Herb Formulas Notebook

Gan Lu Yin

Sweet Dew Drink


Author: Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau), 太醫局

Year: 1107

Source: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang, 太平惠民和劑局方)


Category: Formulas that Tonify Yin

Pattern: Yangming Cold Damage harming Clear Fluids and forming Damp-Heat

Key Symptoms: Swollen gums with or without pus, mouth ulcers, bad breath, sore throat

Tongue: Dry and red with a yellow greasy coating


Ingredients

Sheng Di Huang 9g
Shu Di Huang 9g
Shi Hu 9g
Tian Men Dong 12g
Mai Men Dong 12g
Huang Qin 9g
Yin Chen Hao 9g
Zhi Ke 9g
Pi Pa Ye 24g
Gan Cao 6g


Preparation: Decoction.


Actions: Nourishes the Yin, clears Heat, disseminates Lung Qi, resolves Dampness



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