Coptis & Scute Combination by Sun Ten also known as Huang Lian Jie Du Tang is a traditional Chinese formula used for fire poison.

Huang Lian Jie Du Tang translates as Coptis Decoction to Relieve Toxicity was first recorded almost 1500 years ago in a massive forty volume work with over 6000 formulas for treatments in every branch of medicine. In ancient times, the formula was used for medical emergencies, such as sepsis, and other severe infections. With the advent of modern medicine, the formula has been modified to a weaker potency more appropriate for daily life. With its anti-pyretic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory effects, this formula can treat a variety of conditions.

Western Symptomology:
• Anxiety
• Blood-Expectoration
• Boils
• Carbuncles
• Cough-Blood
• Delirium
• Ears-Pain
• Face-Flushed
• Fever
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Mouth-Dry
• Nose-Bleeding
• Pain-Ear
• Skin Eruptions-Hot
• Skin Eruptions-Watery
• Sores
• Speech-Impaired
• Sweating-Night
• Throat-Dry
• Urination-Yellow
• Vagina-Discharge
• Vomiting

Chinese Functions:
• Fire Poison

Huang Qin: an herb that treats conditions caused by excess heat
Huang Lian: a bitter herb that clears excess internal heat and stops abnormal bleeding
Huang Bai: a type of bark that clears internal heat and dispels toxins
Zhi Zi: a bitter fruit that releases heat, dispels toxins, and helps ease irritability

Ingredients: Coptis rhizome (huang lian),Chinese skullcap root (huang qin), Phellodendron stem bark (huang bo), Gardeniz fruit (shan zhi zi).

Suggested Use:
Dissolve 1 to 2 grams in a cup of hot water to make a tea 2 to 3 times daily.