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Huang Qin Tang (Scutellaria Decoction) 黃芩湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Clear Heat
Diagnosis	Dysenteric disorder caused by heat constraint in the Shao Yang affecting Stomach and Intestines
Action	Clears heat, alleviates dysenteric disorders, harmonizes the middle burner, stops pain
Indication	Fever, bitter taste in mouth, abdominal pain, diarrhea. T: red with yellow coat; P: rapid or flooding
Remarks	Not indicated for initial stages of dysentery or feverish disorders with pronounced exterior symptoms. Contraindicated for dysenteric disorders due to cold or deficiency.
Ingredients	Huang Qin (Organic) (9 g) Bai Shao (tested) (9 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (3 g) Da Zao (4 g)

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