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Gentiana Decoction to Drain the Liver

Chinese Prescription: Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

English Translation: Gentiana Decoction to Drain the Liver

Formula Type: Clear Heat from the Organs

Actions: Clears the Liver, drains fire, enriches the yin, & generates fluids.

Indications: For upward overflow of bile due to anger or overabundance of heat characterized by a bitter taste in the mouth, & Gallbladder pure heat, which are periods of feverishness alternating with a sensation of normal temperature. Indicated for heat without dampness that is injuring the fluids in the upper burner (wood rebelling against metal).

Contraindications: Do not take long-term or in large doses. Not for cases with Spleen deficiency or injury to the fluids.

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