Categories: Single Herbal Formulas

Liu Yi San – clears summer-heat, resolves Damp, regulates and strengthens Qi

Liu Yi San – Shang Han Zhi Ge Fang Lun – Six-to-One powder

Hua Shi (talcum)…6 parts

Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…1 part

***Grind together into powder, take 9-18g

Indications: summer-heat easily disturbs the Heart causing fever, sweat (the fluid of the Heart), and irritability. The sweat injures the fluids causing thirst, the Heat and possibly Damp injures the Qi which may cause Bladder Qi problems (urinary difficulty), T- thin yellow and greasy, P- rapid and may be soggy (if damp invades with Heat). Hua Shi promotes urination and is cold thus draining and cooling the pathogens. Together with Gan Cao this combination nourishes fluids, and relieves toxicity (hot painful urination). It is usually combined with other formulas for conditions such as urinary tract infections, or upper respiratory tract infections.

Note: for dry summer-heat without Dampness, substitute Shi Gao for Hua Shi at half the dosage.

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.