Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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黄连解毒汤 · Huáng Lián Jiě Dú Tāng
A classical pure heat-toxin clearing formula for high fever, irritability, dry mouth and chaotic heat in the Triple Burner, without exterior-releasing or tonifying herbs.
Read the complete guide →Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Damp-Heat
- Primary Function
- Clear heat, resolve toxin, drain fire
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Drain excess heat-toxin from the Triple Burner
- Classical Source
- Wai Tai Mi Yao (Wang Tao, Tang dynasty, citing earlier sources)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A classical pure heat-toxin clearing formula for high fever, irritability, dry mouth and chaotic heat in the Triple Burner, without exterior-releasing or tonifying herbs.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for intense excess heat-toxin without exterior or deficiency features — a pure clearing and draining formula rather than a dispersing or nourishing one.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Huang Lian Jie Du Tang | Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin | Liang Ge San | Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear heat, resolve toxin, drain fire | Clear heat, resolve toxin, disperse wind-heat from the head and face | Clear upper heat, drain downward, cool the diaphragm | Clear heat, resolve toxin, disperse sores |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Damp-Heat | Wind-Heat | Stomach Heat | Damp-Heat |
| Main Conditions | Fever ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Constipation | Sore Throat ·Fever ·Headache | Constipation ·Sore Throat ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Fever | Fever ·Sore Throat |
| Main Herbs | Coptis Rhizome ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Phellodendron Bark ·Gardenia Fruit | Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Coptis Rhizome ·Burdock Seed / Arctium Fruit ·Forsythia Fruit ·Mentha / Peppermint | Forsythia Fruit ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Gardenia Fruit ·Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt | Honeysuckle Flower ·Wild Chrysanthemum ·Viola ·Semiaquilegia Root ·Dandelion |
| Classical Source | Wai Tai Mi Yao (Wang Tao, Tang dynasty, citing earlier sources) | Dong Yuan Shi Xiao Fang (Li Dongyuan tradition) | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song dynasty) | Yi Zong Jin Jian (Qing dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang pure-drains Triple Burner fire-toxin. Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin clears warm-toxin for head and face swelling. Liang Ge San clears upper heat and drains downward. Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin focuses on toxic sores and boils.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.