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What are the functions and indications of Long Dan Xie Gan Wan, and what diseases does it treat?

Nov 25, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, the efficacy and functions of Long Dan Xie Gan Wan mainly include clearing heat and detoxifying, purging liver fire, promoting diuresis and resolving jaundice, soothing the liver and regulating qi, and treating dizziness and headaches. It can be used to treat diseases such as urinary tract infections, prostatitis, urethritis, acute pharyngitis, and viral hepatitis. However, medications should be used under the guidance of a qualified physician. In daily life, patients are advised to maintain healthy dietary habits.

Generally, the effects and functions of Long Dan Xie Gan Wan mainly include clearing heat and detoxifying, purging liver fire, promoting diuresis and resolving jaundice, soothing the liver and regulating qi, as well as treating dizziness and headaches. It can be used to treat diseases such as urinary tract infections, prostatitis, urethritis, acute pharyngitis, and viral hepatitis. However, the medication should be used under the guidance of a qualified physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:

I. Effects and Functions

1. Clearing Heat and Detoxifying: Ingredients in Long Dan Xie Gan Wan such as Gentiana (Long Dan Cao), Scutellaria (Huang Qin), and Gardenia (Zhi Zi have the effect of clearing heat and detoxifying, helping to eliminate heat pathogens from the body.

2. Purging Liver Fire: Gentiana is the main ingredient in Long Dan Xie Gan Wan and has the function of purging excessive fire from the liver and gallbladder, relieving various symptoms caused by excessive liver and gallbladder fire.

3. Promoting Diuresis and Resolving Jaundice: Ingredients such as Plantago Seed (Che Qian Zi), Alisma (Ze Xie), and Akebia Stem (Mu Tong in Long Dan Xie Gan Wan have the function of clearing heat and promoting urination, helping to expel damp-heat downward and improve symptoms such as damp-heat jaundice.

4. Soothing the Liver and Regulating Qi: By harmonizing the qi flow of the liver and gallbladder, Long Dan Xie Gan Wan can relieve symptoms such as rib pain and chest tightness caused by liver qi stagnation.

5. Treating Dizziness and Headache: Symptoms such as dizziness and headache may be caused by excessive liver and gallbladder fire rising along the meridians. For this type of dizziness and headache, Long Dan Xie Gan Wan has a good therapeutic effect.

II. Diseases Treated

1. Urinary Tract Infection: Long Dan Xie Gan Wan can be used as an adjunctive treatment for urinary tract infections caused by damp-heat descending from the liver and gallbladder, although it is usually required to be used in combination with antibiotics.

2. Prostatitis: For prostatitis caused by damp-heat descending, Long Dan Xie Gan Wan has a certain therapeutic effect and can improve symptoms such as abnormal urination. Please note that prostatitis is often caused by bacterial infection and should be treated with antibiotics as directed by a physician.

3. Urethritis: Long Dan Xie Gan Wan can be used as an adjunct to antibacterial drugs in treating urethritis, helping the patient recover and improve overall health.

4. Acute Pharyngitis: Long Dan Xie Gan Wan has anti-inflammatory properties and can alleviate symptoms such as sore throat caused by acute pharyngitis.

5. Viral Hepatitis: Long Dan Xie Gan Wan can promote the dissipation of toxins and aid in the recovery from viral hepatitis when used under a doctor's guidance.

In daily life, patients are advised to maintain healthy eating habits, consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, tomatoes, and broccoli, which help maintain overall health.

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