Categories: Single Herbal Formulas

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang clear Liver Gallbladder Heat, Damp/Heat in low Jiao

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang – Yi Fang Ji Jie

Long Dan Cao (radix gentianae longdancao)3-9g*

Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)6-12g**

Zhi Zi (fructus gardeniae jasminoidis)6-12g**

Mu Tong (caulis mutong)3-6g***

Che Qian Zi (semen plantaginis)9-15g***

Ze Xie (rhizoma alismatis orientalis)6-12g***

Chai Hu (radix bupleuri)3-9g**

Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae)9-15g***

Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)6-12g***

Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)3-6g****

Indications: both the Liver and Gallbladder meridians travel to the head, when there is Heat in these meridians one will see pain in the hypochondriac region, headache, dizziness, red sore eyes, trouble with hearing, ear swelling or infection, bitter taste in the mouth, irritability, & anger. Since the Gallbladder and San Jiao are interiorly-exteriorly related Heat in the Gallbladder effects the water metabolism of the San Jiao which causes internal dampness. Together these create Damp and Heat which can cause hot painful difficult urination that is dark yellow and smelly, possible smelly leukorrhea or menstrual irregularities in women, along with other conditions that affect the external genitalia (herpes, eczema, tinea).

T- red with yellow coat, P- wiry. The use of Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San may be used for similar although milder cases with signs of stagnation.

These conditions translate into urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, gallstones, conjunctivitis, otitis media, cystitis, or orchitis.

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang cools Heat without causing Stasis, and drains pathogenic Qi without injuring the patients vital Qi.

Caution should be used with Spleen deficient patients. The very cold and bitter properties of this formula also limit its use to short term low dose administration.

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.