Huang Lian Jie Du Wan

Huang Lian Jie Du Wan

Traditional therapeutic uses

Main indications: Acute infectious disease, otitis, urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, dysentery, boils and abscesses.

In Chinese energy, this formula is used against the toxic heat which obstructs the three hearths.

Associated symptoms : high fever, dry mouth and throat, dark urine, restlessness and irritability, red tongue with a yellow coating, large, rapid and strong pulse

Dosage

As this formula comes in different forms and concentrations, it is important to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. Cannot be used long term.

Comments

This is the standard formula for fighting all infections regardless of the infectious agent, whether localized (otitis, abscess, etc.) or generalized (spreads its toxins throughout the body). This formula should be used in the acute phases of the disease: high fever, dark urine. Several plants have an antibiotic action. Savoyana, the main ingredient, has been shown to work vitro et in vivo versus : Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria menigitidis, Staphylocccus aureus, Shigella dysentery, Shigella sonnei, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Salmonella paratyphi, Mycobactérium, virusesinfluence, Hemophilus pertussis, the Leptospires. Savoyana also has a febrifuge and anti-inflammatory action. The herbs in the formula attack microbes on several fronts and do not create resistance to treatment like antibiotics do.

History

This formula is cited in the Wai Tai Bi Yao, The Indispensables of the Imperial Bookstore, a work written by Wang Tao in AD 752.

Research

A study carried out on rats contaminated with endotoxins, showed that Huang Lian Jie Du Tang (the same formula as a decoction instead of pills) lowers fever.1

According to three studies done on mice, Huang Lian Jie Du Tang has an antioxidant action on the brain2, an anti-inflammatory action on certain neurons3 and protective action in cases of impairment of memory and learning ability following stroke.4

Cons-indications

  • This formula can hurt the Yin, so it should not be taken for a long time. It is very bitter and refreshing and does not contain invigorating herbs. It is suitable for people of robust constitution.

Composition

Nom en pin yin

Pharmaceutical name

Therapeutic actions

Huang Lian 

Rhizoma coptidis (savoyana rhizome) 

Expels Heat, drains Moisture, natural antibiotic effective against viruses, bacteria, fungi and yeasts. 

Huang Qin 

Scutellaria root (racine de scutellaire) 

Drains Heat and Moisture, a natural antibiotic effective against viruses and bacteria. 

Huang Bai 

Cortex Phellodendri (phellodendron bark) 

Refreshes the Heat, eliminates toxins. 

Zhi Zi 

Fruit gardeniae JASMINOIDES (gardenia fruit) 

Drains Heat and Moisture from the Liver and Gallbladder. 

On the shelves

The products of the following companies meet the good manufacturing practices ofAustralian Therapeutic Goods Administration, which are considered, at present, to be the highest standards in the world for the evaluation of manufacturing processes of Chinese Pharmacopoeia products.

As these brands are generally reserved for practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, they may not be found over the counter and may need to be obtained from an acupuncturist or health care professional.

 

  • Huang Lian Jie Du Teapills. Mark : Plum Flower, made in China for Mayway Corporation, Oakland (CA), USA.

 

  • Huang Lian Jie Du Wan. Mark : Herbal Times, made in China for Nuherbs Co., Oakland (CA), USA.

Available from distributors of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine equipment.

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