Liang Xue Chu Shi Tang - 凉血除湿汤 - Cool The Blood And Eliminate Dampness Decoction

English:	Cool the Blood and Eliminate Dampness Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Rehmanniae	Sheng Di Huang	15g	Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Nourishes Yin and generates fluids.
Caulis Lonicerae	Ren Dong Teng	15g	Clears Heat and resolves toxicity, Dispels Wind-Dampness, soothes the sinews, unblocks the channels, Cools the Blood, Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao and Expels Wind-Heat.
Cx. Dictamni	Bai Xian Pi	15g	Clears Heat, resolves Fire-toxicity, expels Wind, dries Dampness, clears Damp-Heat and stops itching. With Ren Dong Teng, for Bi syndrome.
Cx. Moutan	Mu Dan Pi	10g	Clears Heat, cools and harmonizes the Blood, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, drains pus and reduces swelling. With Sheng Di Huang, for Ying and Xue Stage Heat with a high fever, scarlet tongue, thirst, a rash all over the body, epistaxis and hemoptysis.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra	Chi Shao	10g	Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat and cools the Blood. With Mu Dan Pi, cools the Blood and disperses Stasis, for Ying Stage Heat with epistaxis, hemoptysis, hemafecia, hematuria, menorrhagia and skin rashes. With Mu Dan Pi and Sheng Di Huang, for Heat entering the Xue Stage causing maculae or hemorrhage.
Cx. Erythrinae	Hai Tong Pi	10g	Dispels Wind-Dampness, Promotes urination, Reduces edema and treats itching skin lesions, Unblocks the channels and collaterals.
Fr. Kochiae	Di Fu Zi	10g	Clears Damp-Heat, promotes urination, expels Dampness and stops itching. With Sheng Di Huang and Bai Xian Pi, for Damp-Heat or Wind-Heat causing eczema and itch.
Hb. Siegesbeckiae	Xi Xian Cao	12g	Dispels Wind-Dampness, strengthens the sinews and unblocks the channels and collaterals Clears and transforms Damp-Heat and eliminates toxins
Sm. Phaseoli	Chi Xiao Dou	12g	Clears Damp Heat, disperses Blood Stasis, reduces swelling and reduces Fire toxicity.
Plumula Nelumbinis	Lian Zi Xin	6g	Drains Heart Fire and relieves irritability.

Formula Actions

• Clears Heat
• Eliminates Dampness

Syndromes

• Wind-Damp-Heat - Heat Predominant

Clinical Manifestations

Acute onset Inflammation Numerous red 1-2 mm papules and a few vesicles A sensation of scorching Heat Irritability

Thirst Itching Short voiding of reddish urine Constipation T: Red C: Thin yellow

Treats

Eczema

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For eczema:
+ 15g Six One Powder Liu Yi San