Classical Formula Glossary

Xie Huang San (Drain the Yellow Powder) 瀉黃散

Formula Type	Formulas that Clear Heat
Diagnosis	Lurking fire in the Spleen
Action	Clears lurking fire from the Spleen and Stomach
Indication	Mouth ulcers, bad breath, thirst, frequent hunger, dry mouth and lips. T: red; P: rapid
Remarks	Also treats tongue thrusting in children and yellowing of sclera due to Spleen heat
Ingredients	Shi Gao (60 g) Zhi Zi (tested) (9 g) Fang Feng (9 g) Huo Xiang (tested) (9 g) Gan Cao (tested) (9 g)

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