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Xie Qing Wan (瀉青丸) drains Liver fire and extinguishes wind; for Liver heat/fire with restlessness or convulsions, especially in children.
English Name
Drain the Green Liver Pill
Classical Source
Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, 1119
Ingredients
- Long Dan Cao, Zhi Zi, Da Huang (drain Liver fire)
- Qiang Huo, Fang Feng (disperse/extinguish wind); Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong (nourish blood)
Actions & Functions
- Drains Liver fire
- Disperses and extinguishes wind
Indications
Liver fire with wind: red eyes, irritability and restlessness, a bitter taste, constipation, and, in children, fever with convulsions or night crying.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with a yellow coat. Pulse: wiry and rapid (forceful).
Modifications
Paediatric dosing as appropriate.
Cautions & Contraindications
For Liver-fire excess; not for deficiency (empty) wind or deficiency-heat.
