Long Dan Cao - Chinese Gentian Root, Gentiana

Long Dan Cao (Chinese Gentian Root, Gentiana)

Clinical Applications

Drains damp-heat from the liver and gallbladder channels - red, swollen, sore throat, eyes, and/or ears, sudden deafness, jaundice, pain, swelling or dampness in the genital region, or foul smelling vaginal discharge and itching.
Clears ascending liver fire - headache, red eyes; liver wind-heat with fever, spasms, convulsions, flank pain.

Functional Category

Herbs That Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

Temperature & Taste

Bitter (Ku) Cold (Han)

Channels Influenced

Gall Bladder Liver Stomach

Dosage & Preparation

Dosage: 3-9g

Clinician Notes

Compare with Xia Ku Cao, Zhi Zi, Chuan Lian Zi for clearing liver heat function.
Shouldn't be used for too long - too cold and bitter.

Relationships

TCM Formulas that include Long Dan Cao (3)

Jiang Ya Wan Repress The Blood Pressure Pills 將壓
Long Dan Xie Gan Wan Gentiana Purge Liver Formula 龙胆泻肝丸
Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction 舒經活血丸

Conditions / Symptoms (6 connections)