Description
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang is a classical formula from Medical Formulas Collected and Analyzed (1682), also known as Gentian Decoction to Drain the Liver. This traditional formula combines gentian root with supporting herbs to address liver fire patterns and support healthy liver function and fluid balance.
Ingredients
- Long Dan Cao (Gentianae Radix)
- Chao Huang Qin (dry-fried Scutellariae Radix)
- Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus)
- Mu Tong (Akebiae Caulis)
- Che Qian Zi (Plantaginis Semen)
- Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma)
- Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
- Sheng Di Huang (Rehmanniae Radix)
- Jiu Xi Dang Gui (wine-washed Angelicae sinensis Radix)
- Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix)
Recommended Dosage
1 bag over 2-4 days. The above dosage is doubled from the original source.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
Clear HeatClear Damp-Heat; Drain Fire
Systems: Liver; Gallbladder; Bladder
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