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The top herbs in Long Dan Xie Gan Tang are Chinese Gentian (Long Dan Cao), Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin) and Cape Jasmine Fruits (Zhi Zi)
Source date: 1682 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Clears Heat and Fire from the Liver and Gallbladder. Clears and drains Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Heat Excess in the Liver or Gallbladder' of which purulent otitis is a symptom.
The top herbs in Ge Gen Tang are Kudzu Roots (Ge Gen), Ephedra (Ma Huang) and Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Releases the Exterior and muscle layer. Forms Body Fluids.
Ge Gen Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of otitis media
The top herbs in Ma Huang Tang are Ephedra (Ma Huang), Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi) and Apricot Seeds (Xing Ren)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Releases exterior cold. Treats wheezing.
Ma Huang Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of otitis media
The top herbs in Wan Dai Tang are Atractylodes Rhizomes (Bai Zhu), Yam (Shan Yao) and Ginseng (Ren Shen)
Source date: 1826 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Tonifies the Middle Burner. Removes Dampness. Stops vaginal discharge. Strengthens the Spleen.
Wan Dai Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of otitis media
The top herbs in Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang are Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), Maltose (Yi Tang) and Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner (Spleen and Stomach). Tonifies Qi. Relieves spasmodic pain.
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of chronic otitis media
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