Gān Lù Xiāo Dú Dān (甘露消毒丹, Sweet Dew Decoction to Eliminate Toxin) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Huá Shí and Yīn Chén Hāo as chief herbs. It contains Huá Shí, Yīn Chén Hāo, Huáng Qín, Shí Chāng Pú, Mù Tōng (Akebia), Chuān Bèi Mǔ, Shè Gān, Lián Qiào, Bò Hé, Bái Dòu Kòu and Huò Xiāng. Actions: clears Damp-Heat and toxic-heat; promotes urination; harmonises Middle Jiao.
| Pinyin | Gān Lù Xiāo Dú Dān (Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 甘露消毒丹 |
| English | Sweet Dew Decoction to Eliminate Toxin |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Huá Shí, Yīn Chén Hāo |
| Tongue | Thick yellow greasy coat |
| Pulse | Slippery, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Huá Shí | 15g |
| Yīn Chén Hāo | 12g |
| Huáng Qín | 9g |
| Shí Chāng Pú | 6g |
| Mù Tōng (Akebia) | 6g |
| Chuān Bèi Mǔ | 5g |
| Shè Gān | 5g |
| Lián Qiào | 6g |
| Bò Hé | 4.5g |
| Bái Dòu Kòu | 6g |
| Huò Xiāng | 3g |
Actions
Clears Damp-Heat and toxic-heat; promotes urination; harmonises Middle Jiao
Indications
Damp-Heat epidemic with toxicity: fever, fatigue, chest fullness, thirst, scanty dark urine, jaundice, sore throat
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What herbs are in Gān Lù Xiāo Dú Dān?
Gān Lù Xiāo Dú Dān contains Huá Shí 15g, Yīn Chén Hāo 12g, Huáng Qín 9g, Shí Chāng Pú 6g, Mù Tōng (Akebia) 6g, Chuān Bèi Mǔ 5g, Shè Gān 5g, Lián Qiào 6g, Bò Hé 4.5g, Bái Dòu Kòu 6g and Huò Xiāng 3g.
What is Gān Lù Xiāo Dú Dān used for?
Damp-Heat epidemic with toxicity: fever, fatigue, chest fullness, thirst, scanty dark urine, jaundice, sore throat.
What are the actions of Gān Lù Xiāo Dú Dān?
Clears Damp-Heat and toxic-heat; promotes urination; harmonises Middle Jiao.
What tongue and pulse go with Gān Lù Xiāo Dú Dān?
Tongue: Thick yellow greasy coat. Pulse: Slippery, rapid.
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