gan lu yin

Sweet Dew Decoction

About gan lu yin

Gan Lu Yin, Sweet Dew Decoction, is Sheng Di Huang, Shu Di Huang, Shi Hu, Tian Men Dong, Mai Men Dong, Huang Qin, Yin Chen Hao, Zhi Ke, Pi Pa Ye and Gan Cao. The catalogue classes it among the formulas that enrich Yin and moisten Dryness.

Ingredients

HerbAmount
sheng di huang9 g
shu di huang9 g
shi hu9 g
tian men dong12 g
mai men dong12 g
huang qin9 g
yin chen hao9 g
zhi ke9 g
pi pa ye24 g
gan cao6 g

Actions and indications

Nourishes Yin and generates fluids

  • Deficiency of the Lungs and Kidneys with Lung dryness from Fire
  • Dry mouth, constipation and painful urination
  • Tongue red and dry with a yellow-green coat; pulse thready and rapid

Clears Heat and detoxifies the Blood

  • Damp-Heat of the Spleen and Stomach, or Damp-Heat with Blood stasis in the Yang Ming
  • Swollen, inflamed gums, with or without pus, that bleed
  • Toothache, mouth ulcers and bad breath

Disseminates Lung Qi and resolves Dampness

  • Damp-Heat in the throat, with soreness

Modern uses

  • Gingivitis
  • Periodontitis
  • Pyorrhea
  • Chronic periapical abscess
  • Dental caries
  • Toothache
  • Scurvy
  • Stomatitis
  • Ulcerative stomatitis
  • Aphthae
  • Thrush
  • Bad breath
  • Sore throat
  • Angina
  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Superficial punctate keratitis
  • Eye pain
  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Jaundice
  • Constipation
  • Breast cancer radiotherapy

Symptoms

Modifications

Names

Pinyingan lu yin
English NameSweet Dew Decoction

Classification

Category
Enrich Yin and Moisten Dryness