Classical Formula Glossary
Qing Xin Li Ge Tang (Clear the Heart and Enable the Diaphragm Decoction) 清心利膈湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Treat Abscesses and Sores |
| Diagnosis | Lung Heat, Stomach Heat |
| Action | Clears heat, resolves toxicity, unblocks the stool, benefits the throat |
| Indication | Red, swollen, painful throat with difficulty swallowing, perhaps small pustules on tonsils, high fever, thirst with desire for cold drinks, bad breath, irritability, phlegm in throat, constipation. T: red with yellow coat; P: rapid, flooding |
| Remarks | Also used for sores in the mouth or tongue; Contraindicated for pregnancy, nursing mothers; use with caution in young children, the debilitated, elderly or those with loose stools |
| Ingredients |
Jing Jie (tested) (9 g) Bo He (tested) (9 g) Jie Geng (Organic) (9 g) Huang Qin (Organic) (9 g) Lian Qiao (tested) (5 g) Xuan Shen (Organic) (5 g) Da Huang(tested) (5 g) Niu Bang Zi (Chao) (5 g) Gan Cao (tested) (5 g) |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.