The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Red tongue with redder sides and a
yellow coating.
Huang Lian Yang Gan Wan
(Coptis-Goat's Liver Pill)
Huang Lian Rhizoma Coptidis
Mi Meng Hua Flos Buddleiae officinalis
Jue Ming Zi Semen Cassiae torae
Shi Jue Ming Concha Haliotidis
Chong Wei Zi Semen Leonori heterophylli
Ye Ming Sha Excrementum Vespertilionis
Long Dan Cao Radix Gentianae scabrae
Huang Bo Cortex Phellodendri
Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis
Hu Huang Lian Radix Picrorhizae
Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri
Qing Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae viridae
Mu Zei Herba Equiseti hieinalis
Yang Gan Iecur Caprae seu OvisExplanation
This pill is suitable for headaches from Liver-Fire with constipation. It is especially indicated for
headaches occurring behind the eyes.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is the same as that for the previous remedy
except that the coating would be much drier.
Case History 1.2
Headaches: Liver-Fire Blazing-Female, Age 33
A 33-year-old woman had been suffering from chronic migraine for several years. The
headaches were frequent and intense and occurred over the right eye. They were throbbing in
character and aggravated by lying down. They were accompanied by nausea, a feeling of heat,
thirst and a bitter taste. The headaches improved during pregnancy and worsened after childbirth.
The periods were regular and normal, but she experienced pre-menstrual tension manifesting
with irritability, mood-swings and weeping.
She had also been suffering from alopecia at 7, 14 and 21 years of age when the hair suddenly