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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to red, dry tongue |
| Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction; Cornu Antelopis-Uncaria Decoction |
Calms Wind; Cools the Liver; Promotes generation of Body Fluids; Soothes the muscles. | Heat excess in the Liver channel stirring up internal movement of Wind. Liver-Yang rising. | Cerebrovascular accident; Convulsion; Dizziness; Encephalitis; Essential hypertension; High fever; Irritability; Meningitis; Persistent fever; Puerperal eclampsia; Restlessness; Spasms of the extremities; Tic; Altered consciousness; Loss of consciousness; Restless legs; Scarlet red, dry tongue with red-tipped spots; Rapid-Wiry pulse (Shu Xian). |
| Suan Zao Ren Tang Sour Jujube Decoction; Zizyphus Decoction |
Nourishes Blood; Calms the Mind; Clears Heat. | Consumption due to Liver Blood Deficiency together with Empty-Heat. | Dizziness; Insomnia; Irritability; Many dreams; Nervous breakdown; Night sweating; Palpitations; Restless sleep; Dry mouth; Dry throat; Red, dry tongue; Fine-Rapid-Wiry pulse (Xi Shu Xian). |
| Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang Glehnia and Ophiopogonis Decoction |
Moistens Dryness; Promotes generation of Body Fluids; Nourishes Stomach and Lungs; Moistens Stomach and Lungs. | Dryness injuring the Lungs, Stomach, and Fluids. | Bronchitis; Cough with scanty phlegm or dry cough; Dry throat; Thirst; Red, dry tongue; Fine-Rapid pulse (Xi Shu). |