Description
Zhong Gan Ling is a modern formulation based on classical formulas including White Tiger Decoction (Bai Hu Tang) and Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer (Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang). This formula addresses blazing Heat or Fire at the Qi level or Yang Ming channel within the Six Stages framework, particularly when exterior invasions have penetrated deeper and generated significant Heat.
TCM Actions
- Clears Heat and vents Fire, resolves Wind and Heat
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy response to occasional sweating, especially on head, chest, hands, feet
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with occasional irritability and red face
- Supports healthy chest comfort and circulation
- Benefits the throat
- Traditionally used for patterns of Wind Heat invasion
- Supports healthy response to Heat blazing upward
- Traditionally used to address dry mouth and throat with thirst
- Supports healthy sleep patterns when associated with Heat patterns
- Traditionally used for Five-Palms Heat patterns
Ingredients
- Ge gen (Kudzu root)
- Mao dong qing (Pubescent holly root)
- Ma bian cao (European verbena herb)
- Ban lan gen (Isatis root)
- Qing hao (Sweet wormwood herb)
- Sheng shi gao (Gypsum)
- Qiang huo (Notopterygium root and rhizome)
Cautions
Contains several Cold herbs, prolonged use may cause an upset stomach or loose stool.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
Clear HeatDrain Fire; Release Exterior Wind-Heat
Systems: Lung; Stomach; Ears Nose Throat
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