Difference between revisions of "Minor Blue Green Dragon"

Revision as of 12:58, 16 April 2013

Other names : 小青龍湯 xiǎo qīng lóng tāng,Xiao Qing Long Tang

Formula :

• Ephedra Stem (Ma Huang) 9g
• Cinnamon twig (Gui Zhi) 9g
• White peony root (Bai Shao) 9g
• Honey Prepared Licorice (Zhi Gan Cao) 9g
• Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) 3-6g
• Asarum (Xi Xin) 3g
• Pinellia rhizome (Ban Xia) 9g
• Schisandra fruit (Wu Wei Zi) 9g

Special Precautions of Minor Blue Green Dragon

• see precautions Asarum
• Do not use long term.
• Contraindicated for those with Heat conditions.
• Contraindicated for those with hemoptysis.
• Contraindicated for those with coughing due to Yin Deficiency.
• Contraindicated for those with dry mouth and throat with thick, yellow sputum.
• Contraindicated for those with a sore throat and a rapid pulse.
• Use with caution for those with hypertension.
• contraindicated if the patient is already sweating.

Benefits and uses of Minor Blue Green Dragon are

• Releases the Exterior
• Transforms congested Fluids (Thin Mucus)
• Transforms Phlegm
• Warms the Lungs
• Descends Qi
• Relieves wheezing and cough
• high fever, coughing and loss of appetite.