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Lian Po Yin (連朴飲) clears damp-heat and harmonises the Stomach to descend rebellious qi; for damp-heat lodged in the middle burner, as in damp-heat gastroenteritis.
English Name
Coptis and Magnolia Bark Decoction
Classical Source
Huo Luan Lun, 1862
Ingredients
- Huang Lian & Hou Po – chief; Zhi Zi, Dan Dou Chi (clear heat)
- Ban Xia, Shi Chang Pu, Lu Gen (transform damp/harmonise)
Actions & Functions
- Clears damp-heat and harmonises the Stomach
- Descends rebellious qi (stops vomiting and diarrhoea)
Indications
Damp-heat in the middle burner: a stifling, painful epigastrium, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, irritability, and thirst with little desire to drink.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: yellow greasy coat. Pulse: slippery and rapid.
Modifications
With severe vomiting, add Zhu Ru.
Cautions & Contraindications
For damp-heat; not for deficiency-cold of the middle.