Qīng Wèi Săn

Question 1

Method of Preparation

Answer 1

take cool
dosage should be increased in summer

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

Drains Stomach fire, cools the blood, and nourishes the yin

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

toothache (pain extending to head)
facial swelling
fever
bad breath
dry mouth

bleeding and sores of the gums
swollen, painful tongue, lips or jaw
pain responds favorably to cold, worsen with heat

T: red, little coating
P: slippery, large, rapid

Question 4

Diagnostic Pattern

Answer 4

Heat accumulation in the Stomach.

Question 5

Herbs

Answer 5

huang lián
shēng má
mŭ dān pí
sheng dì huáng
dāng guī shēn

Question 6

huang lián

Answer 6

attacks Stomach fire, drains accumulation of heat
heat in middle burner –> pure products of digestion unable to rise, turbid products unable to descend

Question 7

shēng má

Answer 7

raises, disperses heat and resolves toxicity
for toothache, ulcers, festering sores in the mouth

directs focus of formula to face and mouth

synergy with huang lián: ensures draining of fire does not harm qi dynamic, ascent of yang dose not further fan rising fire

Question 8

mŭ dān pí
sheng dì huáng

Answer 8

cool the blood, nourish the yin

Question 9

dāng guī shēn

Answer 9

reduces swelling and alleviates pain by harmonizing the blood

Question 10

Cautions and Contraindications

Answer 10

Contraindicated in cases with toothache due to wind-cold, or tooth and gum problems due to Kidney deficiency.