What Is It?
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang is a traditional Chinese herbal formula used to clear excess heat and dampness from the Liver and Gallbladder systems. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is commonly recommended when symptoms involve inflammation, irritation, or heat signs affecting the upper or lower body.
 
Common Uses
Headache associated with heat
Red, irritated eyes
Bitter taste in the mouth
Irritability or frustration
Ear discomfort with heat signs
Genital itching or discharge associated with damp-heat (TCM pattern)
Burning urination
 
Herbal Ingredients
Long Dan Cao (Gentiana Root) – Clears excess heat from the Liver and Gallbladder
Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root) – Clears heat from the upper body
Zhi Zi (Gardenia Fruit) – Drains heat and reduces irritability
Ze Xie (Alisma Rhizome) – Drains damp-heat from the lower body
Mu Tong (Akebia Stem) – Promotes urination and clears heat
Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed) – Clears damp-heat
Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis Root) – Nourishes blood
Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia Root) – Cools and nourishes fluids
Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root) – Regulates Liver Qi
Gan Cao (Licorice Root) – Harmonizes the formula
 
How It Works (Traditional Perspective)
In TCM, excessive Liver heat or damp-heat can rise upward to affect the head and eyes or descend to affect the lower body. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang clears this excess heat, drains dampness, and restores balance to the Liver and Gallbladder systems.
 
Who It May Be Best For
This formula may be appropriate for individuals who:
Experience strong heat signs such as redness or burning sensations
Feel irritable with physical signs of inflammation
Have symptoms that feel intense or excess in nature
Present with damp-heat patterns identified by a TCM practitioner
 
A proper TCM evaluation is recommended to ensure this formula matches your individual presentation.
 
Contraindications & Precautions
Not appropriate for individuals with deficiency or cold patterns
Not recommended for long-term use without practitioner supervision
Use caution in individuals with weak digestion
Not recommended during pregnancy unless directed by a qualified practitioner
Discontinue use if digestive discomfort develops
Always consult your healthcare provider before starting herbal supplements
 
Quality & Safety
Manufactured by Evergreen Herbs in GMP-certified facilities. Ingredients are tested for identity, purity, and safety to meet high quality standards.
 
FDA Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.