The Chinese formula Xie Xin Tang, also known by its English name Coptis and Rhubarb Combination, belongs to the category of formulas that PURIFIES HEAT AND ELIMINATES TOXINS, acting on syndromes of Heart/Stomach Heat; Damp Heat with Jaundice; Triple Burner Heat (Upper).
Indication: Indicated for Damp Heat in the Three Burners: Heart; Stomach; Liver; Large Intestine.
Actions: Purify Heat and Toxins (Heart/Stomach); Sedate Triple Burner Fire; Eliminate Damp Heat; Unblock Large Intestine.
Syndromes: Heart/Stomach Heat; Damp Heat with Jaundice; Triple Burner Heat (Upper).
Symptoms and Signs: Heat/Dampness in the Three Heaters: Heart Heat: Epistaxis, tongue ulcer, facial abscesses, hematemesis, constipation, hematuria, dark yellow urine, behavioral and speech changes.
Stomach/Intestine Heat: Epigastric burning pain, acid regurgitation, postprandial vomiting, thirst (cold), hunger, gingivitis (bleeding ulcerations), halitosis, canker sores, constipation. Dampness
Liver Heat: Jaundice with epigastric fullness, irritability, sensation of heat in the chest. Triple Heater (Upper) Excess Heat: Fever, irritability, agitation, facial flushing, red eyes, mouth/tongue ulcerations, sensation of heat in the chest, constipation, abscesses.
Tongue: red
Coating: yellow, thick
Pulse: strong, rapid
