Categories: Single Herbal Formulas

Dao Chi San – clears Heart & Small Intestine meridian Heat, promotes urination

Dao Chi San – Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue

Guide out the Red powder

Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae)…15-30g*

Mu Tong (caulis mutong)…3-6g**

Dan Zhu Ye (herba lophatheri gracilis)…3-6g***

Gan Cao Shao (tips of radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…3-6g****

Indications: Heat in the Heart and Small Intestine meridians. This causes irritability and Heat in the chest, thirst for cold drinks, red face, cankers of the tongue, painful urination (Heat transferring to the SI) that may be difficult or contain blood. T- red, P- rapid. This formula does not damage the Yin or the Stomach.

This formula is said to treat nightmares, stomatitis, urethritis, cystitis, glomerulonephritis.

If the Heat is excess one can add Huang Lian. If the Heat is deficient one can add Shi Hu and Zhi Mu.

In comparison to Ba Zheng San, Dao Chi San clears Heat from the Heart and upper Jiao (Ba Zheng San from the low Jiao), nourishes the Yin (Ba Zheng San does not), and has a weaker effect at treating painful urinary problems than does Ba Zheng San. Xiao Ji Yin Zi (a modification of Dao Chi San, cools Blood and stops bleeding in the urine secondarily to draining Fire. Xiao Ji Yin Zi also moves Blood Stasis.

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.