Description
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang — Clearing and Draining the Liver and Gallbladder Fire, Clearing Heat and Moving Dampness
From the Qing-dynasty Yi Fang Ji Jie (Collection of Prescriptions with Notes), Long Dan Xie Gan Tang is the classical formula for excess fire of the liver and gallbladder with damp-heat.
Classical Formula Composition
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Long Dan (Radix Gentianae) 4 g, Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) 2 g, Shan Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) 2 g — clear and drain excess fire of the liver and gallbladder
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Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis) 4 g, Che Qian Zi (Semen Plantaginis) 2 g — clear heat and move dampness through the urine
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Sheng Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae) 2 g, Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 2 g — protect the blood and yin while draining fire
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Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 4 g, Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 2 g — spread the liver and harmonize the formula
Please refer to the product label for the exact contents of this granule product.
Traditional Use in TCM
Traditionally used for excess fire and damp-heat of the liver and gallbladder — classically described as hypochondriac pain, bitter taste, tinnitus, red and swollen eyes, irritability, and damp-heat of the genitals or lower urinary tract.
Who This Formula Is Traditionally NOT For
Not traditionally matched to liver-kidney yin deficiency without excess fire, or to cold patterns with weak digestion. The formula is cold and strongly draining, so it is not for prolonged use without medical guidance.
How to Use
Please refer to the recommended dosage printed on the back of the box, or take as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
