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formulaCoptis Heart-Purging Decoction Huang Lian Xie Xin Tang
sourceWaike Zhengzong Volume 4
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bubble_chart Composition

Coptis, Gardenia, Schizonepeta, Scutellaria, Forsythia, Akebia, Mint, Arctium, each 3 gm, Licorice 1.5 gm.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

Use 400 ml of water and 20 pieces of rush pith, decoct until reduced to 320 ml, and take after meals.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Clearing heart and reducing fire.

bubble_chart Indications

Adults and children with excessive heart fire may develop carcinoma of the tongue, wooden tongue, or purple tongue, characterized by swelling, hardness, and difficulty in speaking.

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