Chinese Herbal Formulas That Clear Summer Heat

Liu Yi San

Six to One Powder

Main Actions for Liu Yi San

The functions of this chinese medicine herbal formula are to clear summer heat, resolve dampness and tonify the Qi. The formulas main function is to treat summer heat conditions when it disturbs the heart giving rise to a fever and irritability.

Indications and Symptoms for Liu Yi San

fever, sweating, thirst, irritability, urinary difficulty

Tongue – yellow greasy coating

Pulse – rapid, soggy

Medicinal Ingredients of Liu Yi San

Hua Shi (Talcum, Talcum)

-clears summer heat, drains damp heat through urine

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root)

-harmonizes middle jiao, mildly clears heat, relieves toxicity

***For dosages see below***

Preparation Instructions of Liu Yi San

When preparing this TCM formula grind six parts Hua Shi (talcum) and one part Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) into a powde4r and take 9-19 grams doses with warm water.

Additional Points on Liu Yi San

This alternative medicine formula is not only good for treating summer heat conditions but is also useful for painful urinary symptoms (lin) when modified with other formulas. When the appropriate symptoms are present this herbal formula can treat upper respiratory tract infections and urinary tract infections.