Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang 葛根黄芩黄连汤
Pueraria, Scutellaria and Coptis Decoction
TCM
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
Decoction.
The source text advises to cook Pueraria first, adding the other ingredients later and cooking briefly. This was done to focus on the Exterior part of the condition. Today, the herbs are generally decocted together.
Releases the Exterior, Purges Heat from the Interior
Exterior disease with Interior excess: Fever, Sweating, Diarrhea, Rapid Pulse, Red tongue with Yellow Coat
Severe diarrhea after purging in an acute disease, rapid pulse
Used for improper treatment of an acute (exterior) condition with Purgatives (source text)
1. Acute Diarrhea that is foul-smelling
2. Stomach Flu, acute Gastroenteritis
3. Bacillary Dysentery
4. Pneumonia
5. Measles
6. Encephalitis B
7. Eczema
8. Diabetes (with severe heat)
9. Hypertension
a small cupful 2–3 times daily
1. Cold diseases
2. Deep and slow pulse
1. Abdominal pain, add Costus (Mu Xiang) and White Peony (Bai Shao)
2. Diarrhea or Dysentery with blood and pus in the stool, add Pulsatilla Bai Tou Weng
3. Stronger external symptoms, add Chrysanthemum Ju Hua.
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Pueraria, Scutellaria and Coptis Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
Herb NameGe Gen (Pueraria)Huang Lian (Coptis) Huang Qin (Scutellaria) Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) |
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Preparation:
Decoction.
The source text advises to cook Pueraria first, adding the other ingredients later and cooking briefly. This was done to focus on the Exterior part of the condition. Today, the herbs are generally decocted together.
Function:
Releases the Exterior, Purges Heat from the Interior
Use:
Exterior disease with Interior excess: Fever, Sweating, Diarrhea, Rapid Pulse, Red tongue with Yellow Coat
Severe diarrhea after purging in an acute disease, rapid pulse
Used for improper treatment of an acute (exterior) condition with Purgatives (source text)
1. Acute Diarrhea that is foul-smelling
2. Stomach Flu, acute Gastroenteritis
3. Bacillary Dysentery
4. Pneumonia
5. Measles
6. Encephalitis B
7. Eczema
8. Diabetes (with severe heat)
9. Hypertension
Dose:
a small cupful 2–3 times daily
Cautions:
1. Cold diseases
2. Deep and slow pulse
Modifications:
1. Abdominal pain, add Costus (Mu Xiang) and White Peony (Bai Shao)
2. Diarrhea or Dysentery with blood and pus in the stool, add Pulsatilla Bai Tou Weng
3. Stronger external symptoms, add Chrysanthemum Ju Hua.
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