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Podcast: Sperb's Herbs Podcast
Episode: Da Qing Long Tang (Major Bluegreen Dragon Decoction)
Description: This episode covers the Chinese herb Da Qing Long Tang (Major Bluegreen Dragon Decoction). This is another formula that does two almost opposite things: helps exterior cold while clearing interior heat. Besides covering the basics of Chinese herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb in this formula. And, as usual, we will be exploring something a little different…we are going to discuss, finally, one of the world’s great philosophies/religions and its influence on Chinese medicine: Buddhism. And then there is always something a littl...