Xiao Zhi Tang - 消脂汤 - Disperse Fat Decoction

English:	Disperse Fat Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Sm. Cassiae	Jue Ming Zi	15g	Calms the Liver and anchors Liver Yang.
Poria	Fu Ling	15g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.
Caulis Lonicerae	Ren Deng Teng	15g	Clears Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao.
Sm. Coicis	Yi Yi Ren	15g	Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness and clears Damp-Heat. With Fu Ling, for Spleen Deficiency with Excess Dampness and edema.
Fol. Nelumbinis	He Ye	12g	Relieves Summerheat and raises and clears Spleen Yang. With Ju Hua, for hypertension.
Flos Chrysanthemi	Ju Hua	12g	Calms the Liver and detoxifies, Clears Heat, Disperses Wind.
Stigma Maydis	Yu Mi Xu	9g	Promotes urination, reduces edema Clears Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder

Formula Actions

• Clears and disinhibits Dampness and Heat
• Reduces fat

Syndromes

• Damp-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

Dizziness Headache Heavy-headedness Vexatious Heat Chest oppression Stomach fullness Nausea Physical fatigue Heavy limbs

A bitter taste in the mouth A dry throat Obesity Maybe constipation Yellow urine T: Reddish C: Slimy and yellow P: Slippery and rapid

Treats

Hyperlipoproteinemia

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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