HUANG LIAN SHANG QING WAN

Clear Upper Burner Fire • Sensory Orifice Detoxifying • Purgative Formula

Symptoms

Head & Face Inflammation: Severe headache (distending), red and swollen eyes, or earaches with discharge.

Oral & Throat Distress: Painful mouth ulcers, bleeding or swollen gums (toothache), and a severely sore, "burning" throat.

Sensory Obstruction: Nasal congestion with thick yellow discharge and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) triggered by anger or heat.

Internal Accumulation: Significant constipation and dark, concentrated urine.

Key Indicator: "Flaring Fire in the Upper Orifices"—where the patient feels "explosive" heat in the head and face, coupled with a complete backup of the digestive system.

Tongue: Red body with a dry, yellow coating;

Pulse: Rapid, forceful, and wiry.

Ingredients

Huang Lian (Coptidis Rhizoma)

Raw Herbs: 9g | Granulates: 9.1g

Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix)

Raw Herbs: 6g | Granulates: 6.1g

Huang Bai (Phellodendri Cortex)

Raw Herbs: 6g | Granulates: 6.1g

Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus)

Raw Herbs: 6g | Granulates: 6.1g

Lian Qiao (Forsythiae Fructus)

Raw Herbs: 6g | Granulates: 6.1g

Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba)

Raw Herbs: 3g | Granulates: 3.1g

Jing Jie (Schizonepetae Herba)

Raw Herbs: 3g | Granulates: 3.1g

Chuan Xiong (Chuanxiong Rhizoma)

Raw Herbs: 3g | Granulates: 3.1g

Dang Gui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix)

Raw Herbs: 3g | Granulates: 3.1g

Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma)

Raw Herbs: 6g | Granulates: 6.1g

Mang Xiao (Natrii Sulfas)

Raw Herbs: 3g | Granulates: 3.1g

Posology

Granules: 3 to 9g per day, divided into 2 doses, taken with warm water.

Raw Plants: Boil in 1000ml of water and drink 1 to 2 cups per day. Because of the Mang Xiao (Salt) and Da Huang (Rhubarb), expect a mild to moderate laxative effect.

Description

Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan uses a "Multi-Exit" strategy. It acknowledges that when the "chimney" (the throat and head) is on fire, you must open the windows (vent the surface) and clear the basement (purge the bowels) to create a draft that pulls the heat away.

The Three Yellows + Zhi Zi: Form the cooling core to drain fire from the blood and internal organs.

Bo He, Jing Jie, and Lian Qiao: These are light, aromatic herbs. They "vent" the heat from the skin and sensory orifices, providing immediate relief for red eyes and sore throats.

Chuan Xiong & Dang Gui: Chuan Xiong is a "Wind-Leading" herb that directs the formula specifically to the head to treat headaches. Dang Gui ensures the blood doesn't become "cooked" or stagnant from the intense heat.

Da Huang & Mang Xiao: These are the "Heavy Hitters." By purging the Yang Ming (Stomach/Large Intestine) layer, they "pull" the rising fire back down. This is the "釜底抽薪" (fǔ dǐ chōu xīn) strategy—"taking the wood out from under the cauldron."

Cautions

Strictly contraindicated during pregnancy due to the strong downward moving and purgative nature of the herbs. Not for use in elderly or weak patients with Spleen deficiency. This is a very "dispersing" formula; it should be discontinued as soon as the constipation is relieved and the facial inflammation subsides. Long-term use will deplete the body's Qi. Consult a practitioner before use.