Liu Yi San (Six to One Powder)

Liu Yi San (Six to One Powder)

Formula 28 of 30 in Formulas that Clear Heat

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Sub-Category:

  • Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Possible Tongue Appearance:

  • Thin, yellow, and greasy tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

  • Rapid soggy pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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Preparation Notes:

  • For decoction, place Hua Shi in a cheese cloth bag.
  • For powdered dose, use 6 parts Hau Shi to 1 part Gan Cao. Dose: 9-18 grams of powder with warm water.

Originally Appeared In:

  • Direct Investigations of Formulas for Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Zhi Ge Fang Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

  • Stomach, Bladder, Lungs, Spleen, Heart

There are 2 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Hua Shi (Talcum)
Quantity = 6 Parts Hau Shi
Cold Hua Shi (Talcum)
Channels:
ST, BL
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Cold
Latin:
Talcum
Chinese:
滑石
Tone Marks:
huá shí
Translation:
Slippery Rock
Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
Quantity = 1 Part Gan Cao
Neutral Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
Channels:
All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST)
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
甘草
Tone Marks:
gān căo
Alt Names:
Guo Lao
Translation:
Sweet Herb, Sweet Grass

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