Da Qing Long Tang 大青龙汤
Major Bluegreen Dragon Decoction

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220

Herb Name

Latin

Amount

Ma Huang (Ephedra)

Ephedra sinica

12 grams

Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig)

Cinnamomum cassia

4 grams

Xing Ren (Apricot seed)

Prunus armeniaca

6 grams

Shi Gao (Gypsum)

Calcium sulphate

12 grams

Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Glycyrrhiza uralensis 

5 grams

Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger)

Zingiber officinale

9 grams

Da Zao (Jujube)

Ziziphus jujuba

3 pieces

Preparation:

Prepare as a decoction.

Function:

Clears Exterior Wind-Cold, clears Interior Heat

Use:

Exterior Wind-Cold with Interior Heat; Chills and Fever, no sweating, body aches; thin tongue coating with superficial pulse
1. Common Cold or Influenza
2. Bronchitis, Asthma
3. Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
4. Arthritis
5. Urticaria
6. Acute Fever
7. Measles
8. Pneumonia
9. Meningitis
10. Acute Nephritis

Dose:

the above is taken over the course of a day

Cautions:

1. Not used for marked Weakness or Spontaneous Sweating
2. Avoid long-term use or large doses

Modifications:

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