Xiao Qing Long Tang 小青龍湯 - Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction
Minor Blue Dragon Combination
XIAO QING LONG TANG Ingredients
Hb. Ephedrae * (not available) | Ma Huang | -- |
Ram. Cinnamomi | Gui Zhi | 14g |
Rz. Zingiberis | Gan Jiang | 14g |
Hb. cum Rx. Asari | Xi Xin | 10g |
Rx Saposhnikoviae SUBSTITUTES Ma Huang | Fang Feng | 10g |
Fr. Schisandrae | Wu Wei Zi | 14g |
Rx. Paeoniae Alba | Bai Shao | 14g |
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum | Zhi Ban Xia | 14g |
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata | Zhi Gan Cao | 10g |
XIAO QING LONG TANG Uses
- Allergic cough
- Chronic cough (not due to Yin Deficiency)
- Cough with thin mucus
- Transforms phlegm
- Warms the lungs
- Descends Lung Qi
- Relieves wheezing
- Relieves coughing
XIAO QING LONG TANG Side Effects & Safety
- Not for long term use.
- Contraindicated with Heat presentations.
- Contraindicated for Yin Deficiency cough.
- Contraindicated with thick, yellow sputum.
- Use cautiously with hypertension. (not a factor when ephedra is removed)
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XIAO QING LONG TANG Dosage
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach, or as prescribed
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet (50 grams) of herbs in 2-3 quarts of water for about 30 minutes, or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. (CHEN PI should be separated, and added during the final 3-5 minutes of 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.
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