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Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang (Kudzu, scutellaria, and coptis decoction) 葛根黃蓮黃苓湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Release Exterior-Interior Excess
Diagnosis	Incompletely resolved exterior with blazing interior heat.
Action	Releases the exterior and drains heat.
Indication	Fever, sweating, thirst, dysenteric diarrhea with especially foul-smelling stools, burning sensation around the anus, a sensation of irritability and heat in the chest and epigastrium, possible wheezing.Tongue: Red with yellow Pulse: rapid
Remarks	For simultaneous greater yang and yang brightness warp disorders. Focuses on draining interior heat.
Ingredients	Ge Gen (tested) (24 g) Huang Qin (Organic) (9 g) Huang Lian (6 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (6 g)

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