Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang竹葉石膏湯
Lophatheri and Gypsum Decoction
Also known asBamboo Leaves and Gypsum Combination · Decoction of Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum.
- Medicinals
- 8
Composition
Clears Heat, eliminates irritability, promotes urination and clears Damp-Heat.
- Shi Gao
(Substitutes for Dan Zhu Ye - and is better for heat in the upper Jiao causing cough, irritability and thirst.)
- Shi GaoGypsum Fibrosum10–30 g
Clears Heat in the Qi Stage, drains Fire, relieves irritability, quenches thirst, clears lung Heat and Blazing Stomach Fire.
- Dan Zhu Ye
- Mai Men Dong
- Ren Shen
- Ren Shen
- Ren ShenRx. Ginseng3–9 g
Tonifies *Qi.*
- Mai Men Dong
- Mai Men DongRx. Ophiopogonis6–18 g
Moistens the Lungs and Stomach, nourishes *Yin, generates fluids, clears the Heart and eliminates irritability.*
- Zhi Ban Xia, Zhi Gan Cao
Descends Qi and stops vomiting.
- Ren Shen
Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.*
- Geng Mi
- Ren Shen
Tonifies the Qi of the Lungs, Spleen and Intestines, stops restlessness, stops thirst and generates fluids.
Actions
- Dispels Heat
- Promotes fluid production
- Boosts Qi
- Brings the Stomach into harmony
Patterns treated
- Qi-Stage Heat in the Lung and Stomach that damages Qi and Fluids
- Deficiency of Stomach Fluids
- A Summerheat-induced Stroke
Manifestations
- A fever that persists after a febrile illness
- Throwing up
- A short, agitated temper
- Thirst accompanied by a desire for fluids
- The mouth, lips, and throat all feeling parched
- A cough that causes choking
- An inability to settle
- Difficulty sleeping
- A queasy stomach
- Loss of appetite
- Heavy sweating
- Mouth dryness
- Poor digestion
- Pain in the teeth
- A lack of energy or motivation
- A feeling of tightness in the chest
- Mouth ulcers
- Skin with a rough texture
- Coughing
- Sweating during sleep
- A stifled feeling in the chest or upper abdomen
- Tongue body
- The tongue appears red
- Coating
- A coating that is scant or entirely absent
- Pulse
- Either a rapid, deficient pulse, or one that is thready and rapid
Indications
- The recovery stage of pneumonia
- The recovery stage following type B encephalitis
- Recovering from measles
- The recovery period after meningitis
- Recovering from hemorrhagic fever
- The recovery phase of influenza
- Excessive sweating
- Ordinary head colds
- Inflammation of the bronchi
- Asthma affecting the bronchi
- Whooping cough
- Lupus affecting multiple body systems
- Febrile states
- Inflammation of the gums
- Inflammation of the tongue
- Heatstroke from Summerheat
- Blood poisoning
- Elevated blood sugar
- Nausea and vomiting
- Depressive states
- Schizophrenic presentations
- Loss of appetite
- Vomiting of blood
- Cold sores caused by herpes simplex
- Symptoms of menopause
- Heavy sweating
- Poor digestion
- Difficulty passing stool
- Fever associated with rheumatism
- Emphysema of the lungs
- Gangrene affecting the lungs
- Tubercular infection
- Recovering from scarlet fever
- Diabetic conditions
- Excessive eating
- Inflammation of the pharynx
- Inflammation of the kidneys
- Fever caused by infection following surgery
- Fever brought on by chemotherapy or radiation treatment
- Inflammation of the mouth lining
- Exhaustion of the nerves
- Pain in the teeth
- Difficulty sleeping
- Hiccupping
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Anxiety-neurosis presentations
- Episodes of panic
- Cases of bipolar disorder
- Cases of neurasthenia
- Purpura caused by allergy
- Shingles
- Sudden feelings of heat
- Halitosis
- Sweating during sleep
- Oral candidiasis
- Fever following childbirth
Modifications
When Stomach Qi and Yin are insufficient, with Stomach Heat signs that are mild or absent
- −Shi Gao
When Stomach Fire is blazing intensely
When coughing occurs together with wheezing
When Yin Deficiency progresses into Yang Deficiency, accompanied by severe dyspnea or sweating
When a deficient condition is accompanied by thirst
When thirst appears in the recovery phase of a long-standing illness
When Heat lingers following an externally-contracted condition
- +Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tangformula
When sensations of heat throughout the body are severe
When hiccups arise from Stomach Fire
When Stomach Fire is the cause of hiccups
When hiccups from Stomach Fire occur alongside damage to Stomach Yin
When insomnia is accompanied by severe vexation
- −Ren Shen
- +Tai Zi Shen
- +Zhi Zi
- +Dan Dou Chi
When Stomach Yin Deficiency presents with mouth ulcers and a tongue that is red and dry
When vomiting or hiccupping occurs
When sputum is copious
- +Zhe Bei Mu
- +Chen Pi
When there is an abundance of sputum
- +Ju Hong
- +Zhe Bei Mu
When coughing and wheezing occur in pneumonia or bronchitis
- +Ma Huang
- +Xing Ren
- +Huang Qin
- +Yu Xing Cao
When lingering Heat occurs in women
When fever in a late stage is accompanied by Yin Deficiency and Internal Heat
When hiccups from Stomach Fire occur together with constipation
When insomnia is present
- −Ren Shen
- +Tai Zi Shen
When hot flashes occur
Cautions
- Contraindicated in febrile disease when both normal and pathogenic Qi remain abundant.
- Contraindicated in febrile disease while the fever stays high.
- Contraindicated in febrile disease when Qi and Yin remain uninjured.
- Contraindicated in febrile disease presenting with chest stifling, dry heaving, and a yellow, greasy tongue coating caused by Damp-Heat.