San Huang Xie Xin Wan (Drain The Epigastrium Decoction)

Clinical Usages

• Damp-heat excess with interior climbing - fever, restlessness, red eyes, constipation, possibly in severe cases delirium from high fever.
• A range of digestive/epigastric issues from damp-heat - gastroenteritis, hepatitis, dysentary, hemorrhoids, etc.
• Certain psychological conditions with damp-heat background - schizophrenia, anxiety, as well as obstructive conditions such as sleep apnea.
• Due to the "clear heat in the blood" aspect, possible usages for digestive bleeding, vascular headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, epistaxis, dental abscesses, mouth sores, etc.
• Has a broad anti-inflammatory effect, accordingly with the right underlying patterns may be used for atherosclerosis, upper respiratory infections and issues such as diabetic nephropathy.

Clinical Categorization

• Clear Heat
• Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity

Cautions

• Pregnancy

• Generally not meant for long-term use.  Once desired results are achieved the formula should be stopped.
• Not for use during pregnancy or during nursing.