Pattern

Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder

Pattern of Disharmony

Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder

Affects: Gallbladder Liver

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Formula

19

Conditions

Affects: Gallbladder Liver

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Diagnostic Signs

Pulse

Full (Shi)

Other Associated Symptoms

Fixed pain in the hypochondria Headaches Dizziness Red and sore eyes Diminished hearing Swelling in the ears Bitter taste in the mouth Irritability Short temper Painful urination

Treatment Approach

Recommended Herbal Formulas

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder, Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner

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