Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang 海藻玉壺汤
Sargassum Jade Flask Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
True Lineage of External Medicine (Wai Ke Zheng Zong)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Sargassum fusiforme | ||
Fucus vesiculosis | ||
Hai Dai (Laminaria) | Laminaria japonica | |
Fritillaria thunbergii | ||
Pinellia ternata | ||
Angelica pubecens | 9 grams ea. | |
Ligusticum chuanxiong | 6 grams | |
Angelica sinensis | 9 grams | |
Citrus reticulata | 6 grams | |
Citrus reticulata | 4 ½ grams | |
Forsythia suspensa | 9 grams | |
Glycyrrhiza uralensis | 3 grams |
Preparation:
Decoction. Originally, the lower doses given above were used. Today, the higher dosage range is generally used.
Function:
Transform Phlegm, Opens Obstruction, Resolves Masses
Use:
1. Goiter
2. Scrofula
3. Benign Thyroid Tumors
4. Hyperthyroidism
5. Breast lumps, Fibrocytic Breast disease
6. Thyroiditis
Dose:
The above is decocted to be taken in three equal doses over the day. To be effective, it must be continued for at least 12 weeks.
Cautions:
If there is marked deficiency, tonics are added.
Modifications:
1. For weakness and fatigue from Qi deficiency, add Atractylodes Bai Zhu and Poria Fu Ling
2. To strengthen the effect against Goiter, add Sparganium San Leng and Zedoary (E Zhu)
3. Hard swellings, add Safflower (Hong Hua) and Peach kernel (Tao Ren)
4. Breast lumps, add Self Heal (Xia Ku Cao), Cyperus rotundus (Xiang Fu), Hedyotis Bai Hua She She Cao, Sparganium San Leng and Zedoary (E Zhu)
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