Qing+Wei+San+(Clear+the+Stomach+Powder)

Qing Wei San (Clear the Stomach Powder)
T: red, little coat P: slippery, large & rapid
 * Category:** Clears Heat & Cool Blood [Heat in the Stomach]
 * Preparation:** Decoct in water.
 * Function:** Drains Stomach fire, cools the blood, and nourishes the Yin
 * Indications:** Toothache (esp. when the pain extends into the head), facial swelling, fever, bad breath, dry mouth. Also indicated for bleeding and sores of the gums, and for a swollen painful tongue, lips or jaw. The painful areas respond favorably to cold (relieved by ice), and worsen with heat.
 * Clinical Applications:** Stomatitis, trigeminal neuralgia, gingivitis, periodontal disease, glossitis, idiopathic halitosis.
 * Contraindications:** deficient cold type toothache

**Ingredients:**
Huang Lian (3-6g.) Sheng Ma (3-6g.) Mu Dan Pi (6-9g.) Sheng Di Huang (6-12g.) Dang Gui (6-12g.) [S.F. often adds Xi Xin to disperse heat and to go to the teeth to stop pain]

**Analysis:**
//Chief://
 * Huang Lian:** Clears Stomach fire and drains the accumulation of heat

//Deputy://
 * Sheng Ma:** Raises and disperses the heat and toxin (head/face)

//Assistant://
 * Mu Dan Pi, Sheng Di Huang:** Cool the blood and nourish the Yin
 * Dang Gui:** Harmonizes the blood to reduce swelling and stop pain

**Modifications:**
Strong thirst with a desire for cold beverages: - Dang Gui; + Xuan Shen, Tian Hua Fen Heat in the Large intestine w/ constipation: + Da Huang, Mang Xiao If patient used to drink excessive alcohol: + Ge Gen