Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang

Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas That Clear Qi Level Heat

Lophatherus and Gypsum Decoction

Main Action of Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang
The Main functions of this chinese medicine Herbal formula are to clear heat, generate fluids, tonify the Qi and harmonize the stomach. It is most commonly used for Qi level heat stagnated in the lungs and stomach. When heat is in these areas it will injure the Qi and fluids.

Indications and Symptoms for Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang
lingering fever, vomiting, irritability, thirst, parched mouth, dry lips, dry throat, choking cough, stuffiness in the chest Tongue - red, little or no coat Pulse - rapid

Herbal Ingredients of Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang

Dan Zhu Ye (Spica Prunellae Vulgaris, Selfheal Spike, Prunella)

- 9 -15g. -clear heat, soothe irritability

Shi Gao (Gypsum, Gypsum)

- 30g. -clear heat, soothe irritability

Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, Ginseng Root)

6g. -tonify Qi, generate fluids

Mai Men Dong (Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici, Ophiopogon Tuber)

- 9 -18g. -tonify Qi, generates fluids

Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome)

- 9g. -direct rebellious stomach Qi downwards, stop vomiting

Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root)

- 3 -6g. -tonifying Qi, protect stomach from cold herbs (Shi Gao)

Geng Mi (Non -glutinous Rice )

- 12 -15g. -tonify Qi, protect stomach from cold herbs (Shi Gao)

Cooking Preparation of Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang
The liquid which is drained from the cooked rice is also ingested and not discarded.

Additional Information on Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang
This condition of excess heat in the lung and stomach is common during the recovery stage or in the aftermath of a febrile disease.