Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin
Star桂苓甘露饮 (Cinnamon and Poria Sweet Dew Decoction)
Source: Huang Di Su Wen Xuan Ming Lun Fang — Liu Yuan-Su (1172)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin (Cinnamon and Poria Sweet Dew Decoction), from the Huang Di Su Wen Xuan Ming Lun Fang (Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions) by Liu Yuan-Su.
Actions: Clears heat and dispels summer-heat; Regulates qi and dispels dampness.
Presentation: Invasion of summer-heat and dampness: fever, headache, irritability, thirst, dysuria, and sudden turmoil disorder with vomiting or diarrhea.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 444.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hua Shi
printed dose 120g (no single modern dose); as printed: Hua Shi (Talcum) 120g
|
g | — | Jun (Chief) | clears summer-heat and dampness through urination |
|
Shi Gao
printed dose 60g (no single modern dose); as printed: Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum) 60g
|
g | — | Chen (Deputy) | extremely cold; clears heat and dispels summer-heat |
|
Han Shui Shi
printed dose 60g (no single modern dose); as printed: Han Shui Shi (Mirabilite) 60g
|
g | — | Chen (Deputy) | extremely cold; clears heat and dispels summer-heat |
|
Fu Ling
printed dose 30g (no single modern dose); as printed: Fu Ling (Poria) 30g
|
g | — | Zuo (Assistant) | induces urination to dispel dampness and relieve dysuria |
|
Zhu Ling
printed dose 15g (no single modern dose); as printed: Zhu Ling (Polyporus) 15g
|
g | — | Zuo (Assistant) | induces urination to dispel dampness and relieve dysuria |
|
Ze Xie
printed dose 30g (no single modern dose); as printed: Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis) 30g
|
g | — | Zuo (Assistant) | induces urination to dispel dampness and relieve dysuria |
|
Rou Gui
printed dose 60g (no single modern dose); as printed: Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi) 60g
|
g | — | Zuo (Assistant) | warms yang qi and aids lower jiao urinary function |
|
Bai Zhu
zhi (fried with liquid); printed dose 15g (no single modern dose); as printed: Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 15g
|
g | — | Zuo (Assistant) | strengthens the Spleen, dries dampness, regulates qi |
|
Gan Cao
printed dose 60g (no single modern dose); as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 60g
|
g | — | Shi (Envoy) | clears heat, harmonizes Spleen and Stomach, promotes fluids |
Preparation
Grind to powder; take 9g with warm water, fresh spring water, or preferably a Sheng Jiang decoction. Children: 3g.
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