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Huang Long Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction)
  Formula 4 of 14 in Formulas that Drain Downward
Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Dry yellow (or black) tongue coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Preparation Notes:
Originally Appeared In:
- Six Texts of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Liu Shu)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Lungs, Heart, Liver
Substances in this Formula (10 Total):
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| Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome) 大簧 |
| Qty: |
9 grams |
| Chan: |
HT, LI, LIV, ST |
| Prop: |
Bitter, Cold |
| Latin: |
Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei |
| Cat: |
Purgatives |
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| Mang Xiao (Sodium Sulfate, Mirabilite, Glauber's Salt) 芒硝 |
| Qty: |
12 grams |
| Chan: |
ST, LI. |
| Prop: |
Salty, Bitter, Very Cold |
| Latin: |
Natrii Sulfas |
| Cat: |
Purgatives |
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| Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange) 枳实 |
| Qty: |
6 grams |
| Chan: |
LI, SP, ST |
| Prop: |
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold |
| Latin: |
Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Regulate the Qi |
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| Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) 人参 |
| Qty: |
6 grams |
| Chan: |
LU, SP |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm |
| Latin: |
Radix Ginseng |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Qi |
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| Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) 当归 |
| Qty: |
9 grams |
| Chan: |
HT, LIV, SP |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm |
| Latin: |
Radix Angelicae Sinensis |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Blood |
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| Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 甘草 |
| Qty: |
3 grams |
| Chan: |
All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Neutral |
| Latin: |
Radix Glycyrrhizae |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Qi |
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl