Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang
Ingredients: Kudzu root (ge gen), Chinese licorice root (zi gan cao), Coptis root (huang lian), Scute root (huang qin).
| Mandarin: 葛根黃芩黃連湯 Pin-Yin: Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang English: Pueraria, Coptis, & Scute Combination Romaji: Kakkon Ogon Oren To Kanji: 葛根黄芩黄連湯 Kampo: No |
Source:
- Discussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun, 206)
How it works:
- Releases exterior
- Clears interior heat
Clinical Applications:
- Concurrent taiyang and yangming patterns
- Exterior is not released with internal heat
- Red tongue with yellow coating
This ancient formula, Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang, was first recorded by renowned physician Zhang Zhongjing in “Discussion of Cold Damage” published in the Han dynasty used to help treat concurrent taiyang and yangming patterns and non-released exterior with interior heat by releasing the exterior and clearing interior heat.
|
English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
|
Pueraria |
Ge Gen |
|
Coptis |
Huang Lian |
|
Scute |
Huang Qin |
|
Baked Licorice |
Zhi Gan Cao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Pueraria releases the exterior to dispel heat and raises clear yang qi of the spleen and stomach. Coptis and Scute clear heat and dry dampness from the stomach and intestines.