Xie Huang San

(Drain the Yellow Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Usually with a reduction in dosages.

Originally Appeared In:

• Craft of Medicinal Treatment for Childhood Disease Patterns (Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Spleen, Bladder

Substances in this Formula (5 Total):

	Shi Gao (Gypsum) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Very Cold Latin: Gypsum Fibrosum Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit) Qty: 3 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Fang Feng (Ledebouriella Root) Qty: 120 grams Chan: BL, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Huo Xiang (Patchouli, Agastache) Qty: 21 grams (Huo Xiang Ye - Leaf Used) Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Slightly Warm Latin: Herba Agastaches Rugosus, Herba Pogostemonis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 90 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.