Forsythia and Rhubarb Formula

Origin of Liang Ge San

Source: Imperial Grace formulary of the Tai Ping Era

Liang Ge San Ingredients

1. Da Huang (rhizoma rhei)
2. Mang Xiao (mirabilitum)
3. Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae)
4. Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)
5. Zhi Zi (fructus gardeniae)
6. Lian Qiao (fructus forsythiae)
7. Bo He (herba mentha)
   
   

Liang Ge San Administration

Granules: 2-3 grams, taken 2-3 times a day

Whole Herbs: Using a ceramic, glass, or stainless steel container (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-3 quarts of water for 45 minutes until 2 cups of medicine remain. Add Da Huang toward the end of boiling, as this herb should only be cooked for a few minutes. Dissolve Mang Xiao in the hot liquid as this herb is not boiled. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. 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.

Liang Ge San Safety

• Do Not Use During Pregnancy
• Reduce or omit Da Huang when constipation is gone or there is mild abdominal pain, pus in stool and/or reduced energy.
• Do not use for Weak patients.
  

Traditional Chinese Medicine is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. As TCM is not based on symptoms alone, self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't recommended. Best to start a low cost online-herbal-consultation.

* What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?

• PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
• WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
• TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
• SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
• SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
• GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)

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. Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before taking any supplement.