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Xia Ku Cao Gao夏枯草膏

Prunella Syrup

Medicinals
15

Composition

  • Xia Ku CaoSpica Prunellae450 g

    Clears the Liver, clears Heat and dissipates nodules.

    for neck nodules due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis15 g

    Tonifies Blood, invigorates, harmonizes Blood and reduces swelling.

    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba15 g

    Nourishes Blood, astringes Yin and calms Liver Yang.

    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Xuan ShenRx. Scrophulariae15 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin, softens hardness, dissipates nodules. and transforms Phlegm-Heat.

  • Wu YaoRx. Linderae15 g

    Promotes movement of *Qi.*

  • Zhe Bei MuBul Fritillariae Thunbergii15 g

    Clears Heat. transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules.

  • Bai Jiang CanBombyx Batryticatus15 g

    Extinguishes Wind, stops spasms and convulsions, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules.

  • Kun BuThallus Eckloniae9 g

    Resolves Phlegm, softens Phlegm nodules and clears Heat.

  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi9 g

    Opens Lungs, spreads Lung Qi and expels Phlegm.

    for hoarseness, pain and swelling of the throat due to Wind-Heat.
  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae9 g

    Regulates Qi, tonifies the Spleen and transforms Phlegm.

  • Chuan XiongRx. Chuanxiong9 g

    Activates Blood and regulates Qi.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae9 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, tonifies Qi and resolves Phlegm.

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi30 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver Qi.

  • Hong HuaFlos Carthami6 g

    Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

  • Da ZaoFr. Zizyphi Jujube240 g

    Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi and nourishes Blood.

Actions

  • Boosts Qi
  • Invigorates Blood flow
  • Dissolves Phlegm
  • Disperses nodules

Patterns treated

An overactive Liver, complicated by Dry Blood

Manifestations

  • A nodule on the neck
  • The lump feels soft and grows larger, or
  • The edges are unclear, shrinking based on emotional state
  • Pain in the neck
  • A tight, oppressive sensation in the chest
  • A tendency to sigh
  • Distention and pain in the hypochondriac region
  • An irritable temperament
  • A sensation of a lump lodged in the throat
  • A depressed state of mind
Tongue body
Edges of the tongue that are red
Coating
Unremarkable
Pulse
Wiry in quality

Indications

  • Presence of goiter
  • Enlarged cervical lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy)
  • Cases of scrofula

Modifications

  • For cases of loose stools

    • +Bai Zhu

  • For those with a sensitive stomach