Da Qing Long Tang 大青龍湯 - Major Blue Green Dragon Decoction
Major Blue Green Dragon Combination
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DA QING LONG TANG Ingredients
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Ma Huang NOT AVAILABLE BAI GUO substituted for MA HUANG |
--- 14 % |
| SUYE substituted MA HUANG | 14 |
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Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) |
30 |
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Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens) |
8 |
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Xing Ren (Semen Pruni Armeniacae) |
10 |
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Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae) |
8 |
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Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) |
8 |
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Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) |
8 |
Safety and Side Effects of DA QING LONG TANG
- Administer gradually and stop when sweating has begun.
- Contraindicated with Shao Yin syndrome.
- Contraindicated with Yang Deficiency.
- Contraindicated with Windstroke patterns with External Deficiency.
- Contraindicated with Yin or Blood deficiency.
- Contraindicated with Wind-Cold Attacking the Exterior with severe accumulation of fluids in the Interior.
- Contraindicated with Exterior Deficiency (Wei Qi Deficiency).
Pregnant and nursing women should consult their healthcare provider before using any supplement.
Most formulas are designed for use by practitioners. If you are self-prescribing, please Start a TeleVisit, Phone, or E-mail Consultation ensure the best outcome, and to minimize any chance of side effects,
How to Dose and Prepare DA QING LONG TANG
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2-quarts (or liters) of water until 2 cups of medicine remain. Adjust lid and heat to control evaporation. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate the dregs for a second boiling (if desired).
Note that some minerals and shells are pre boiled, some flowers are added during the last 5 minutes of boiling, and some prepared powders are not cooked, but are added to the strained decoction.
Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Pills: Not available at this time.
* Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease..