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Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin普濟消毒飲

Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxin

Also known asScute and Cimicifuga Combination

Medicinals
16

Composition

  • Jiu Chao Huang QinWine-fried Rx. Scutellariae6–15 g

    Clear Lung Heat, drains Fire, dries Dampness, detoxifies and stops bleeding.

    • Jiu Chao Huang Lian
    clears and drains toxic Heat from the Upper Jiao.
    for Heat in the Shao Yang.
  • Jiu Chao Huang LianWine-fried Rz. Coptidis3–15 g

    Drains Fire, relieves toxicity, drains Dampness, clears Heart and Stomach Fire and stops bleeding. It reaches the head and eyes and cools Upper Jiao Fire to treat pain of the eyes, ears, or tongue and mouth ulcers due to pathogenic Fire or Heat.

    clear s and drains Heart and Spleen Fire with swelling of the gums, toothache and ulcerations of the mouth and tongue.
    for acute infectious diseases.
    for Heat in the Shao Yang with alternating chills and fever, and nausea.
    • Ban Lan Gen, Bo He
    Xuan Shen,* for sore throat with lingering Exterior symptoms.
  • Niu Bang ZiFr. Arctii3–10 g

    Disperses Wind-Heat, benefits the throat, clears Heat, relieves toxicity, vents rashes, moistens intestines and normalizes Lung function.

    for sores due to Wind-Heat, dry throat, cough with yellow sputum, incomplete expression of measles or pruritic rash.
    unblocks and drains Heat toxin, disperses clumps and swellings for sore, swollen throat, swellings like mumps, boils and other Heat toxin lesions and ulcerations and abscesses of the tongue and mouth.
    • Lian Qiao, Bo He
    Jiang Can, disperses Wind-Heat from the Upper Jiao*, head and face.
    for throat inflammation and productive cough due to Wind-Heat.
    for pain and swelling of the throat.
    for sore throat due to Wind-Heat or Heat toxin.
    • Ma Bo, Ban Lan Gen, Xuan Shen, Jie Geng
    Lian Qiao,* clears Heat and eliminates toxins for sore throat.
  • Lian QiaoFr. Forsythiae3–12 g

    Clears Heat, relieves toxicity, dissipates nodules, expels external Wind-Heat.

    • Ban Lan Gen
    for any Externally contracted Heat disorder.
    for tonsillitis.
    for Wei Stage Heat.
  • Bo HeHb. Menthae3–6 g

    Disperses Wind-Heat, clears the head and eyes, benefits the throat, vents rashes, relieves Stagnation of Liver Qi.

    for painful, swollen throat.
    for a stifling sensation in the chest
    for sores, dry throat, cough with yellow sputum, incomplete expression of measles or pruritic rash due to Wind-Heat.
  • Jiang CanBombyx Batryticatus1–6 g

    Alleviates pain due to Wind-Heat, transforms Phlegm, dissipates nodules and stops itch.

    • Jie Geng, Gan Cao
    Bo He*, for hoarseness and painful, red throat due to Wind-Heat.
  • Xuan ShenRx. Scrophulariae6–10 g

    Clears Heat, cools the blood, nourishes Yin, drains Fire, relieves toxicity, softens hardness and dissipates nodules.

    Niu Bang Zi and Jie Geng* for swollen, painful throat due to Wind-Heat.
    • Ma Bo
    clears the upper body, restores normal descent, nourishes Yin and stops pain and treats Wind-Heat obstruction leading to swelling and pain of the throat.
    • Jie Geng, Ma Bo
    Ban Lan Gen* for throat pain, with strong fever and chills and redness, swelling and burning pain of the face.
    for initial stages of Wind-Heat where there are slight signs of toxicity.
    for sore throat with Dryness and pain.
  • Ma BoLasiosphera/Calvatia3–9 g

    Clears Lung Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, improves the throat and stops bleeding.

    for Wind-Heat obstruction leading to swelling and pain of the throat.
  • Ban Lan GenRx. Isatidis3–12 g

    Drains Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, cools the Blood and benefits the throat.

    • Ma Bo, Jie Geng
    Xuan Shen,* for throat pain as part of a massive febrile disorder of the head with a strong fever and chills, with redness, swelling and burning pain of the face.
    • Niu Bang Zi, Lian Qiao
    Xuan Shen,* for febrile disorders.
  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi3–9 g

    Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi expels Phlegm, expels pus, benefits the throat and directs the effects of other herbs to the upper body.

    for hoarseness, pain and swelling of the throat due to Wind-Heat.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae1–6 g

    Stops cough, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates spasms, alleviates pain and moderates and harmonizes the properties of other herbs.

    for Pain and swelling of the throat.
  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae3–6 g

    Regulates Qi to prevent accumulation of toxins which reduces swelling.

  • (Ju Hong)(Exo. Citri Reticulatae Rubrum)(3-6g)

    (May substitute for *Chen Pi)*

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri6–9 g

    Resolves Shao Yang disorders, disperses Wind-Heat, reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation, raises Yang Qi, directs the other herbs to the Upper body and resolves Phlegm and congestion.

    • Jiu Chao Huang Qin
    for Heat in the Shao Yang.
    raises the Yang, disperses Wind-Heat, directs the other ingredients to the head, and disperses Stagnation due to Fire.
    for Wind-Heat fever.
  • Sheng MaRz. Cimicifugae1.5–6 g

    Releases the exterior, vents measles, clears Heat, relieves toxicity, raises Yang, lifts Sunken Qi and guides other herbs upwards.

  • (Ren Shen)(Rx. Ginseng)(3-9g)

    (Tonifies Lung Qi, generates Body Fluids and stops thirst.) (Included in some versions.)

Actions

  • Dispels Heat
  • Purges Fire toxin
  • Scatters Wind-Heat

Patterns treated

An acute head fever caused by Wind-Heat Toxin combined with Phlegm

Manifestations

  • Pronounced fever accompanied by chills
  • The head and face appear red
  • The head and face are swollen with a burning pain
  • Impaired throat function
  • The throat is swollen and painful
  • A sensation of thirst
  • The eyes are red and swollen
  • The eyes are hard to open
  • A dislike of Cold
  • A dry sensation in the throat
  • Swelling of the face
  • Agitation
Tongue body
A red tongue, or one that is both dry and red
Coating
A white, powdery coating, or a yellow one
Pulse
A pulse that is floating, rapid and forceful, or one that is rapid and forceful

Indications

  • Mumps, also known as epidemic parotitis
  • An acute inflammation of the tonsils
  • An acute inflammation of the larynx
  • A pus-forming infection of the middle ear
  • A pus-forming infection of the parotid gland
  • Bacterial cellulitis involving the head and face region
  • Inflammation of the lymph nodes
  • Boil-type furuncles, particularly on the head
  • An infection of the upper respiratory tract, particularly among children
  • Herpes simplex viral outbreaks
  • Infectious mononucleosis accompanied by an enlarged liver
  • A hemorrhagic fever of epidemic origin
  • Swelling of the eyelids
  • A severely sore throat
  • Inflammation of the heart muscle
  • Inflammation of the skin
  • Swelling of the face
  • Pain located in the heel
  • Erythema multiforme skin eruptions
  • Redness and swelling affecting the eyes
  • The flu
  • Inflammation of the pharynx
  • Febrile illness
  • A superficial bacterial skin infection known as erysipelas
  • A typical cold
  • Carbuncle infections, particularly of the head
  • Eruptions of boils on the skin
  • Blockage of the lymphatic system
  • Pus-producing inflammation affecting the face and head
  • Testicular inflammation combined with parotitis
  • Shingles
  • Conjunctivitis accompanied by hemorrhage
  • Acute hepatitis presenting with jaundice
  • Myocarditis caused by a virus
  • Inflammation of the conjunctiva
  • Inflammation of the testes
  • Infection of the lungs
  • Skin inflammation triggered by contact with an irritant
  • Gouty arthritis
  • Pain in the face
  • Pain in the ear
  • Pain in the foot

Modifications

Cautions

Apply caution when treating patients who have Yin Deficiency.