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rx
formula
Siler and Licorice F.
chinese formulae

definition

Siler and Licorice F. = Xie Huang San = "Drain the Yellow Powder"
sources: Bensky and Barolet, p. 92; Hsu, 1980, p. 172.
signs and symptoms: Stomatitis, halitosis, thirst, dry mouth and lips.
tongue and pulse: red tongue and rapid pulse.
indications: Spleen Damp-Heat. With the appropriate presentation, this formula may be used in treating conditions conventionally diagnosed as halitosis, stomatitis, and aphthous ulcers.
cautions and contraindications: Contraindicated in cases with Stomach Yin Xu (Deficiency).
ingredients: dosage for one day:
» 7 grams: gardenia (zhi zi).
» 6 grams: gypsum (shi gao), siler (fang feng).
» 3 grams: licorice (gan cao).
» 2.4 grams: agastache (pogostemi) (huo xiang ye).
modifications: - for severe Heat, add coptis (huang lian).




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