Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

医方集解 · Heat-Clearing Formula

💊 Actions

Clears true fire from the Liver and Gallbladder, drains damp-heat from the lower jiao.

🏥 Indications

Used for excess fire in the Liver and Gallbladder with red eyes, tinnitus, and irritability, and for damp-heat in the urinary and reproductive tracts. Must be used under the guidance of a qualified physician.

🌿 Ingredients

Role	Herb	Chinese name	Dosage	Nature
君	龙胆草	Long Dan Cao	6g	Cold
臣	黄芩	Huang Qin	9g	Cold
臣	栀子	Zhi Zi	9g	Cold
佐	泽泻	Ze Xie	9g	Cold
佐	车前子	Che Qian Zi	9g	Cold
佐	生地黄	Sheng Di Huang	9g	Cold
佐	当归	Dang Gui	3g	Warm
佐	柴胡	Chai Hu	6g	Slightly Cold
使	甘草	Gan Cao	6g	Neutral

Classical source医方集解

Notice

For educational purposes only. Consult a qualified practitioner before use — some herbs may interact with medications. (Actions & indications currently in Arabic)