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Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity

Chinese Prescription: Huang Lian Jie Du Tang

English Translation: Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity

Formula Type: Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

Actions: Drain fire & relieve toxicity.

Indications: For severe obstruction of all three jiao by fire toxin (heat toxin). High fever, irritability, dry mouth & throat, insomnia, incoherent speech & dark urine. Tongue is red with yellow coating, pulse is rapid & forceful. Also used for epistaxis or hematemesis due to heat excess; carbuncles, deep-rooted boils, & other toxic swellings; & dysenteric disorders or jaundice due to damp-heat.

Contraindications: Because this formula is very bitter & cold, it should only be prescribed in cases of excess for patients of robust constitution. It can easily injure the yin, especially if prescribed for nutritive or blood-level heat. Do not take long-term.

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