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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.
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.
