the face region.- Lu Gen Rhizoma Phragmitis communis clears Stomach-Heat and promotes fluids. It is
especially indicated if thirst is pronounced. It is light and floating and will therefore
affect the head.
Patent Remedies
Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan (Pian)
(Coptis Upward-Clearing Pill (Tablet))
Huang Lian Rhizoma Coptidis
Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii
Jing Jie Herba seu Flos Schizonepetae tenuifoliae
Fang Feng Radix Ledebouriellae sesloidis
Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis
Jie Geng Radix Platycodi grandiflori
Shi Gao Gypsum fibrosum
Ju Hua Flos Chrysanthemi morifolii
Bai Zhi Radix Angelicae dahuricae
Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis
Da Huang Rhizoma Rhei
Man Jing Zi Fructus Viticis
Lian Qiao Fructus Forsythiae suspensae
Xuan Fu Hua Flos Inulae
Huang Bo Cortex Phellodendri
Bo He Herba Menthae
Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae jasminoidisExplanation
This pill is for Stomach-Fire rather than Stomach-Heat. It drains Stomach-Fire by moving
downwards (with Da Huang) and it is used for symptoms of Fire-Poison in the head deriving
from Stomach-Fire. These are: mouth ulcers, parotitis, fever, headache, swollen-red-painful
gums, tonsillitis, conjunctivitis, etc.
This remedy can be used for Stomach-Fire headaches due to the presence of several herbs which
relieve headaches: these are Chuan Xiong, Jing Jie, Fang Feng, Ju Hua, Bai Zhi, Man Jing Zi and
Bo He.
Before using this pill it is essential that one understands its nature and effect clearly. First of all,
it moves downwards and it should only be used if the tongue is Red and has a thick-yellow and
dry coating. Secondly, it should be stopped if diarrhoea occurs. Thirdly, it is only for acute