Xie Huang San (Drain the Yellow Powder)

Xie Huang San (瀉黃散) clears and vents smouldering (lurking) heat from the Spleen and Stomach; for Spleen heat with mouth ulcers, a dry mouth and a hot sensation.

Xiè Huáng Sǎn  ·  瀉黃散  ·  Drain the Yellow Powder

English Name

Drain the Yellow Powder

Classical Source

Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, 1119

Ingredients

Actions & Functions

  • Clears and vents smouldering Spleen and Stomach heat

Indications

Lurking Spleen heat: mouth and tongue ulcers, a dry mouth and lips, bad breath, a hot sensation, and in children, lip-licking and tongue-thrusting.

Tongue & Pulse

Tongue: red. Pulse: rapid.

Modifications

With marked Stomach fire, combine with Qing Wei San.

Cautions & Contraindications

For Spleen lurking heat; not for deficiency patterns.

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