Purge Damp Heat by Kan

Purge Damp Heat is a comprehensive formula designed to address the complex phenomenon of Damp Heat, a unique theoretical construct in TCM where Dampness and Heat become entangled into a secondary entity. This formula utilizes ingredients with specific Damp Heat clearing properties that disentangle or separate the Dampness from the Heat, while facilitating downward discharge via the bowels and bladder.

TCM Actions

• Dispels Damp Heat by utilizing ingredients that disperse Qi, dry Dampness and discharge Heat downward via the intestines and bladder

Clinical Applications

• Supports healthy oral comfort for occasional dry mouth and/or bitter taste
• Supports a healthy gastrointestinal system
• Supports comfort during occasional hot flashes with heavy perspiration

Ingredients

• Fu ling (Poria)
• Ze xie (Asian water plantain rhizome)
• Che qian zi (Plantain seed)
• Yin chen hao (Capillaris herb)
• Huang qin (Chinese skullcap root)
• Huang bai (Phellodendron bark)
• Zhi zi (Gardenia fruit)
• Ku shen (Shrubby sophora root)
• Pu gong ying (Dandelion herb)
• Gan cao (Chinese licorice root and rhizome)
• Chao zhi shi (Dry fried bitter orange immature fruit)
• Lian qiao (Forsythia fruit)
• Chuan xin lian (Andrographis herb)
• Wu zhu yu (Evodia fruit)

Cautions

Use with caution with occasional loose stool, thirst, occasional indigestion, during pregnancy or while nursing; Contraindicated with prostration accompanied by chilliness and weakness; Contraindicated with dehydration