Kanpo 204: Treatment of itching, skin allergies, hives, heat in the body, hot flashes

黄連解毒湯 (Hoang Lien Giai Doc Thang) - An ancient medicine that helps clear heat, detoxify, calm the mind and stabilize emotions. Suitable for people who are easily angered, have hot flashes, insomnia, rashes, heat in the body and skin problems related to heat toxins.

Basic information

– Drug form: Powder
– Classification: Class 2 drug (non-prescription but need to be noted when using)

Uses - Effectiveness

– Supports treatment of heat-related diseases such as dermatitis, itching, nosebleeds, mouth ulcers

– Helps reduce hot flashes and heat in the body

– Soothes the nervous system, helps reduce insomnia, anxiety, and irritability

– Reduces uncomfortable symptoms in premenopausal or hormonally changed people

Who should use it?

– People with average or above average physical condition often feel hot flashes, red face, irritability, insomnia
– People with heat in the body, acne, dermatitis, mouth ulcers
– People with emotional disorders during menstruation and premenopause
– Do not use for children under 3 months old

Dosage & Administration

– Drink 2-3 hours before or after meals , mixed with warm water

Ingredients – Content (in 6g/day)

Extract 2.0g from the prescription 黄連解毒湯 (Hoang Lien Giai Doc Thang), equivalent to:

– Additives: hydrated lactose, potato starch, magnesium aluminometasisilicate, hydroxypropyl cellulose
※ Color and taste may vary slightly due to natural medicinal ingredients, and does not affect the effectiveness of the drug.

Contraindications & Precautions

– Do not use for children under 3 months old
– Consult a doctor if:
– Under medical treatment
– Pregnant women or women suspected of being pregnant
- People with weak constitution or prone to digestive disorders

– Stop use immediately if symptoms appear:
– Allergy: rash, red skin, itching
– Abdominal pain, severe diarrhea
– Symptoms of suspected liver or lung damage such as: jaundice, fever, dry cough, unusual difficulty breathing
– Symptoms do not improve after 1 month of use (or 5-6 times of use for high fever, nosebleeds…)

Possible side effects

– Rash, hives, itchy skin
– Diarrhea, abdominal pain
– Very rare: Interstitial pneumonia, liver damage, mesenteric venous sclerosis

Contact distributor - manufacturer

– Mori Pharmacy – Ōtsuka Branch
〒170-0004 東京都豊島区北大塚3-25-16 伊納ビル2F
Phone: 03-5792-4088

– Manufacturer :
株式会社ウチダ和漢 (Uchida Wakanyaku Co., Ltd.)
〒116-0014 東京都荒川区東日暮里5-11-10
Phone: 03-3806-4141