Da Huang Huang Qin Xie Xin Tang大簧黄芩瀉心湯

Rhubarb and Scute Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium

Composition

Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei6–9 g
Drains Heat, purges accumulations, drains Heat from the Blood, invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and reduces Fire toxicity.
- Huang Qin
- Huang Lian
for hematemesis or epistaxis due to Blood Heat.
Huang QinRx. Scutellariae9–12 g
Drains Fire, detoxifies, cools the Blood and stops bleeding.
- Huang Lian
drains pathogenic Heat from the Upper and Middle Jiaos.
Huang LianRz. Coptidis6–9 g
Drains Fire, resolves Fire toxicity, clears Heat and stops bleeding.

Stagnant Blood combined with an accumulation of Heat

Pain of a fixed, stabbing, and/or severe character
Pain worsens when pressure is applied
The complexion appears dark
Masses that are fixed in place and can be felt on palpation
Bleeding accompanied by clots
The lips appear purple in color
The nails appear purple in color
Discoloration of the skin — blue, dark, or purplish — over areas both small and large
The skin is dry
Veins that are varicose or spider-like in appearance
The hands and feet feel cold
A predisposition toward hemorrhaging blood that is dark or clotted
Occasional bleeding from the intestines involving fresh Blood

Tongue body: Reddish-purple, at times showing red or purple spots when Heat is present
Coating: A yellow-colored coating
Pulse: Taut and quickened on palpation