Chinese Herbal Formula to Get Rid of Dampness and Heat

Chinese herbal formulas to eliminate dampness and heat include Longdian Diarrhea Liver Pill and Ermiao Pill. Gentian Diarrhea Liver Pill: It is composed of Chai Hu, Gardenia, Scutellaria and other medicines, which has the effect of clearing the liver and gallbladder and inducing dampness-heat. In the clinic, it can be used for the treatment of symptoms such as redness of the eyes, dysentery, bitterness of the mouth, dizziness, etc. caused by damp-heat of the liver and gallbladder (damp-heat evils stagnating in the liver and gallbladder). The adverse reactions and contraindications of Gentian Diarrhea Pill are not clear. Pregnant women, the elderly and infirm, and those with loose stools should be cautious. Avoid spicy stimulating food. It is not advisable to take tonic Chinese medicine at the same time during the period of taking the medicine. People with hypertension, heart disease, liver disease, diabetes, kidney disease and other serious chronic diseases should take under the guidance of a physician. Ermiao Pill: composed of Cangzhu and Huangbai, it has the effect of drying dampness and clearing heat. It can be used for the treatment of dyspareunia, vulvar itching, and short and red urine (small amount of urine with dark yellow color) caused by dampness-heat infiltration (the invasion of dampness and heat into the intestines, bladder, pubic area, lower limbs, etc.). The adverse reactions and contraindications of this drug are not known. Patients who need to use the medicine for any discomfort should consult a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and should not use the medicine on their own.