Formulas that
clear heat
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Qi
level
Bai Hu Tang clears Qi level Heat, drains Stomach Fire,
generates fluids, relieves thirst
Bai Hu Tang - Shang Han Lun
Shi Gao (gypsum)
30g
Zhi Mu (radix anemarrhenae asphodeloidis)
9g
Zhi Gan Cao (honey fried radix glycyrrhizae
uralensis)
3g
Geng Mi (non-glutinous rice)
9-15g
Indications: Four
Bigs (fever, sweat, pulse, thirst), irritability, headache, this is the
Excess Heat in the Yangming stage, or Qi level, *the presence of thirst is
an indicator that the pathogen has not reached deeper levels (Ying,
Xue). This invasive powerful
disorder quite often happens in people of good health. This is an interior disease so the
presence of chills is not present.
One may even see toothaches and bleeding gums if the Yangming Heat
has traveled upward along the meridian.
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang clears Heat, generates fluids, strengthen &
regulate Qi, harmonizes Stomach
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang - Shang
Han Lun
Dan Zhu Ye (herba lophatheri gracilis)
9-15g
Shi Gao (gypsum)
30g
Ren Shen (radix ginseng)
6g
Mai Men Dong (tuber ophiopogonis
japonici)
9-18g
Ban Xia (rhizoma pinelliae ternatae)
9g
Zhi Gan Cao (honey fried radix glycyrrhizae
uralensis)
3-6g
Geng Mi (non-glutinous rice)
12-15g
Indications: lingering fever
from febrile disease accompanied by vomiting, irritability and thirst,
parched mouth lips and throat, chest distension, red tongue with scanty
coat, weak rapid pulse, restlessness, insomnia.
Qi level Heat that is in the Lungs and
Stomach long enough injures the fluids.
Extreme symptoms are not as apparent as with Bai Hu Tang
(above). This formulas treats
conditions when the Yin and fluids have been injured after a Warm febrile
disease, or Summer Heat damage. This
formulas is similar to Bai Hu Tang, but is not as cold, and is more
tonifying.
This is reflected in the 2 primary herbs Dan
Zhu Ye and Shi Gao, being teamed with the secondary herbs Ren Shen and Mai
Men Dong. The primary herbs clear
Heat, and the secondary herbs tonify Qi and nourish the Yin/fluids.
Ying
& Xue levels
Qing Ying Tang clears Ying level, relieves Fire toxin, drain
Heat, nourish Yin
Qing Ying Tang - Wen Bing
Tiao Bian
Xi Jiao (cornu rhinoceri)
9g, Shui Niu Jiao (water buffalo) is quite
often substituted for Rhinoceros horn.
Xuan Shen (radix scrophulariae
ningpoensis)
9g
Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae
glutinosae)
15g
Mai Men Dong (tuber pohiopogonis
japonici)
9g
Jin Yin Hua (flos lonicerae japonicae)
9g
Lian Qiao (fructus forsythiae suspensae)
6g
Huang Lian (rhizoma coptidis)
4.5g
Dan Zhu Ye (herba lophatheri gracilis)
3g
Dan Shen radix salviae miltiorrhizae)
6g
Indications: high fever that is worse
at night, Heat disturbs the Heart causing severe irritability,
restlessness, and insomnia, dry scarlet red tongue, thin rapid pulse, may
be thirsty, delirious, may see faint erythema of the epidermis (if this is
present the pathogen is moving into the Xue level). If there is still thirst some of the
pathogen remains in the Qi level, if there is no thirst the pathogen has
fully entered the Ying level. This
formula vents the pathogen through the Qi level. It can be used for epidemic warm febrile
diseases such as meningitis, pneumonia, etc..
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang clears Heat/Fire toxin, cools blood, nourish Yin,
moves Blood Stasis, stops bleeding
Xi
Jiao Di Huang Tang - Qian Jin Yao Fang
Xi Jiao (cornu rhinoceri)
3g
Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae
glutinosae)
24g
Shao Yao (radix paeoniae)
9g
Mu Dan Pi (cortex moutan radicis)
6g
Indications: when the heat enters the blood
level distinct rashes and/or hemorrhage appears (vomiting, nosebleeds,
urine, stool), fever, black tarry stools (molena), abdominal distension, T-
scarlet red with prickles, P- thin rapid, may be delerium. When Heat is severe, this can cause
Stasis and the rashes will turn purple.
These patients tend to want to rinse their mouth with water but not
swallow. This Chinese herbal formula
is commonly used for all types of bleeding due to Heat and Blood
Stasis.
*Do not use for bleeding due to Spleen
deficiency.
Detoxify
Liang Ge San drains
Fire, unblocks bowels by clearing upper & middle Jiao
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang drains Fire & detoxifies
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang - Wai
Tai Bi Yao
Huang Lian (rhizoma coptidis)
9g
Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)
6g
Huang Bai (cortex phellodendri)
6g
Zhi Zi (fructus gardeniae jasminoidis)
6-12g
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin clears Heat, detoxifies, expels Wind/Heat
Qi
& Xue levels
Qing Wen Bai Du San (Yin) clear Heat,
detoxify, cool blood, drains Fire
Zang
Fu
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang clear Liver Gallbladder Heat, Damp/Heat in low
Jiao
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Yi
Fang Ji Jie
Long
Dan Cao (radix gentianae longdancao)
3-9g*
Huang
Qin (radix scutellariae)
6-12g**
Zhi Zi (fructus gardeniae jasminoidis)
6-12g**
Mu Tong (caulis mutong)
3-6g***
Che
Qian Zi (semen plantaginis)
9-15g***
Ze Xie (rhizoma alismatis orientalis)
6-12g***
Chai Hu (radix bupleuri)
3-9g**
Sheng
Di Huang (radix rehmanniae
glutinosae)
9-15g***
Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)
6-12g***
Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae
uralensis)
3-6g****
Indications: both the Liver and Gallbladder meridians
travel to the head, when there is Heat in these meridians one will see pain
in the hypochondriac region, headache, dizziness, red sore eyes, trouble
with hearing, ear swelling or infection, bitter taste in the mouth,
irritability, & anger. Since the
Gallbladder and San Jiao are interiorly-exteriorly related Heat in the
Gallbladder effects the water metabolism of the San Jiao which causes
internal dampness. Together these
create Damp and Heat which can cause hot painful difficult urination that
is dark yellow and smelly, possible smelly leukorrhea or menstrual
irregularities in women, along with other conditions that affect the
external genitalia (herpes, eczema, tinea).
T- red with yellow coat, P- wiry. The use of Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San may be
used for similar although milder cases with signs of stagnation.
These conditions translate into urinary
tract infections, pyelonephritis, gallstones, conjunctivitis, otitis media,
cystitis, or orchitis.
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang cools Heat without
causing Stasis, and drains pathogenic Qi without injuring the patients
vital Qi.
Caution should be used with Spleen deficient
patients. The very cold and bitter
properties of this formula also limit its use to short term low dose
administration.
Zuo Jin Wan clears Liver Heat, redirects rebel Qi, stops
nausea & vomiting
Zuo Jin Wan - Dan Xi Xin Fa (dosages
commonly used today)
Huang Lian (ginger juice fried rhizoma
coptidis)
15-18g*
Wu Zhu Yu (fructus evodiae rutaecarpae)
2-3g**
Indications: hypochondriac pain, indeterminate gnawing hunger, epigastric
focal distension, vomiting, acid regurgitation, belching, bitter taste in
mouth, dry mouth, red tongue with yellow coat, wiry rapid pulse. Liver Stomach disharmony.
Interestingly opposite herbal
combination,
bitter cold Huang Lian drains the Fire from the Heart downward
(in cases of excess, sedate the child, Heart is the child of the Liver) and
directs the Qi the same way. Hot pungent
Wu Zhu Yu directs Huang Lian to the Liver, moves Qi, directs Qi downward,
and moves stagnation. Six times the
amount of Huang Lian to Wu Zhu Yu moderates the Heat of Wu Zhu Yu as to not
worsen the condition. *Do not use
with cases of deficient Stomach cold.
This condition seems to translate into
peptic ulcers, hiatal hernias, acid reflux, and other gastric complaints
usually from stress.
Yu Nu Jian drains
Stomach Heat, nourishes Yin
Yu Nu Jian - Jing Yue Quan
Shu
Shi Gao (gypsum)
15-30g*
Shu Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae
conquitae)
9-30g*
Zhi Mu (radix anemarrhenae
asphodeloidis)
3-6g**
Mai Men Dong (tuber ophiopogoniss
japonici)
6-9g**
Niu Xi (radix achyranthis
bidentatae)
3-6g****
Indications: toothache, loose teeth, bleeding gums, frontal headache
(Yangming), irritable, fever, thirst with desire to drink cold beverages,
gingivitis, stomatitis, T- dry red with yellow coat, P- floating slippery
weak large. Stomach Fire injuring the Kidney Yin, this shows directly when
there is toothache and bleeding gums (Stomach Heat) and loose teeth (Kidney
deficiency).
Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang drains Lung Heat, moves fluids, drives out Phlegm
& fluids from the Lungs, calms wheezing
Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang
Ting Li Zi & Da Zao to drain the Lungs soup
Ting Li Zi (semen descurainiae seu
lepidii)
9-12g
Da Zao (fructus Zizyphi jujubae)
12 pieces
Indications: cough, wheezing, fullness and distension in chest, whole
body edema, nasal congestion with clear discharge, loss of taste and
smell. For Lung abscess with Phlegm
in the chest. The action of the
small pungent bitter cold seed Ting Li Zi is the basis of this formula, it
enters the Lung and Bladder thus taking care of the Lung symptoms and
draining the Fluids through urination.
Da Zao tonifies the Spleen taking care of the possible root of this
problem (creating Phlegm), and keeps the bitter cold properties of Ting Li
Zi from harming the digestion.
Shao Yao Tang regulates & harmonizes Qi & blood, clears
Heat, detoxify
Shao Yao Tang - Su Wen bing Ji Qi Yi
Bao Ming Ji
Peony soup (todays dosages and herbs)
Bai Shao Yao (radix paeoniae
lactiflorae)
15-20g* [regulate Blood and Ying]
Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)
6-9g** [regulate Blood and
Ying]
Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae
uralensis)
4.5g** [moderates spasm]
Mu Xiang (radix aucklandiae lappae)
4.5g** [move Qi]
Bing Lang (semen arecae catechu)
4.5g** [move Qi]
Huang Lian (rhizoma coptidis)
6-9g*** [clear Damp &
Heat]
Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)
9-12g*** [clear Damp & Heat]
Da Huang (radix and rhizoma rhei)
6-9g*** [purge Heat]
Rou Gui (cortex
cinnamomi cassiae)
1.5-3g*** [move Blood, oppose cold bitter of other
herbs]
Indications: Damp-heat in the
intestines causing stagnation. Quite
often may be food poisoning or epidemic febrile disease that produces stagnation
leading to diarrhea, pain, and tenesmus (always wanting to go to defecate
but not producing significant amounts of stool). This can cause difficulty with bowel
movements, pus and blood in the stool, burning anus (ring of fire),
Damp-Heat in the low Jiao causes scanty dark urine. T- greasy yellow coat, P- rapid (soft or
slippery).
The primary action of this Chinese herbal
formula is to regulate the Qi and Blood to treat the above pattern.
Dao Chi San clears Heart & Small Intestine meridian Heat,
promotes urination
Dao Chi San - Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue
Guide out the Red
powder
Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae
glutinosae)
15-30g*
Mu Tong (caulis mutong)
3-6g**
Dan Zhu Ye (herba lophatheri
gracilis)
3-6g***
Gan Cao Shao (tips of radix glycyrrhizae
uralensis)
3-6g****
Indications: Heat in the Heart
and Small Intestine meridians. This
causes irritability and Heat in the chest, thirst for cold drinks, red
face, cankers of the tongue, painful urination (Heat transferring to the
SI) that may be difficult or contain blood.
T- red, P- rapid. This
formula does not damage the Yin or the Stomach.
This formula is said to treat nightmares,
stomatitis, urethritis, cystitis, glomerulonephritis.
If the Heat is excess one can add Huang
Lian. If the Heat is deficient one
can add Shi Hu and Zhi Mu.
In comparison to Ba Zheng San,
Dao Chi San clears Heat from the Heart and upper Jiao (Ba Zheng San from
the low Jiao), nourishes the Yin (Ba Zheng San does not), and has a weaker
effect at treating painful urinary problems than does Ba Zheng San. Xiao Ji Yin Zi (a modification of Dao Chi
San, cools Blood and stops bleeding in the urine secondarily to draining
Fire. Xiao Ji Yin
Zi also moves Blood Stasis.
Xie Bai San drains
Lung Heat, calms wheezing
Xie Bai San - Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue
Drain the White
powder
Chao Sang Bai Pi (dry fried cortex mori
albae radicis)
30g
Di Gu Pi (cortex lucii radicis)
30g
Zhi Gan Cao (honey fried radix glycyrrhizae
uralensis)
3g
Geng Mi (non-glutinous rice)
15-30g
Indications: moderate residual
Heat in the Lungs with deficiency causing Qi to rebel- cough and wheezing,
skin feels warm to the touch (Lungs govern skin), dry mouth and throat,
scanty sputum that is difficult to cough up (Heat injures the Lung Yin), T-
red with scanty or yellow coat, P- thin rapid. King Sang Bai Pi drains Heat from the
Lungs and calm wheezing and cough.
Di Gu Pi the secondary herb clears Heat from deficiency. This formula is good for children because
the 2 main herbs are sweet and cold instead of the usual bitter and cold,
although it may be too cold for some with Spleen deficiency (even after
Sang Bai Pi and Gan Cao are fried, and Geng Mi is added to protect the
Spleen), these aspects also make Xie Bai San useful when it is hard to
determine whether a condition is excess or deficiency.
This can be used for such conditions as
bronchitis, pneumonia, pertussis, late stage flu.
Qing Wei San drains Stomach Fire, cools blood, nourishes Yin
Qing Wei San - Lang Shi Mu Cang
(todays dosages)
Clear Stomach powder
Huang Lian (rhizoma coptidis)
3-6g*
Sheng Ma (rhizoma cimicifugae)
3-6g**
Mu Dan Pi (cortex moutan radicis)
6-9g
Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae)
6-12g
Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)
6-12g
Indications: Heat accumulating
in the Stomach causing Fire to travel along its meridian causing toothache
and headache, mouth sores, bad breath, bleeding of the gums, dry mouth,
swollen painful tongue or gums, T- red with scanty coating, P- rapid
slippery large. King Huang Lian to
the rescue, aided by Sheng Ma which relieves toxic swellings in the oral
cavity and guides other herbs upwards.
The remaining herbs nourish Yin, and cool and nourish the
blood. This formula is quite
effective at treating what it is said to treat (from a western standpoint;
stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal diseases, glossitis, idiopathic
halitosis). These conditions are
commonly caused by a diet consisting of spicy hot deep fried greasy foods
or improper use of Hot tonic herbs.
Bai Tou Weng Tang clear Heat & detoxify bowels, cool blood &
stop diarrhea
Bai Tou Weng Tang - Shang Han
Lun
Bai Tou Weng (radix pulsatillae
chinensis)
6g* [best herb to
clear Damp-Heat and relieve Fire toxin for dysenteric disorders]
Huang Lian (rhizoma coptidis)
9g**
Huang Bai (cortex phellodendri)
9g**
Qin Pi (cortex fraxini)
9g***
Indications: Fire toxin in the
stomach and intestines causing diarrhea with pain in the abdomen, tenesmus,
burning anus, stool contains more
blood than pus, T- red with yellow coat, P- wiry rapid. This is when Damp-Heat or a toxin enters
the Xue level, depending on the severity, the doses of these strong herbs
may be altered. In comparison to
Shao Yao Tang, Bai Tou Weng Tang is better at clearing Heat and toxicity,
but Shao Yao Tang can move Qi better so it is best used
in situations where there is less Heat or toxicity but more Qi stagnation
(pain and tenesmus).
Bai Tou Weng Tang conditions translate into
any toxic attack causing the above symptoms, i.e. amebic dysentery,
bacillary dysentery, or other conditions such as ulcerative colitis or
Crohns disease.
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deficiency heat
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang nourish Yin and clear Heat
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang - Wen
Bing Tiao Bian
Bie Jia (carapax amydae sinensis)
15g
Qing Hao (herba artemisiae annuae)
6g [add near end]
Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae
glutinosae)
12g
Zhi Mu (radix anemarrhenae asphodeloidis)
6g
Mu Dan Pi (cortex moutan radicis)
9g
Indications: Yin and fluids
are very depleted, this causes a night fever without sweat (no fluids left
to produce sweat), the patient will wake in the morning with feelings of
coldness, emaciation but no loss of appetite (may be showing signs towards
wasting and thirsting), T- red with scanty coat, P- thin rapid.
Once Heat has lodged deep inside the body,
clearing Heat as well as nourishing the Yin is essential. Only nourishing the Yin can trap the Heat
inside (give wood to the fire and make it worse!). Also bitter cold herbs should be used
with great caution as they can damage the Yin.
This formula focuses more on externally
contracted pathogenic febrile disorders that have subsided and lodged Heat
deep inside, or a warm febrile has damaged the fluids thus leaving
deficient Heat after its remission.
Today this formula is considered for use with severe menopausal
syndromes manifesting with the signs and symptoms above.
Qin Jiao Bie Jia San enriches Yin, nourishes blood, clears Heat,
relieve steaming bone
Qin Jiao Bie Jia San - Wei
Sheng Bao Jian
Chai Hu (radix bupleuri)
30g
Zhi Bie Jia (honey fried carapax amydae
sinensis)
30g
Di Gu Pi (cortex lycii radicis)
30g
Qin Jiao (radix gentianae qinjiao)
15g
Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)
15g
Zhi Mu (radix anemarrhenae
asphodeloidis)
15g
*taken in powder form as a draft with a
small handful af Qing Hao and one piece of Wu Mei.
This is an associated formula with Qing Hao
Bie Jia Tang (above)
Indications: improper
treatment of an external pathogenic invasion on a patient with an
pre-existing Yin deficiency. This
causes Wind or Lung consumption which manifests as night sweats,
emaciation, red-lip, cheeks, and fever in the afternoon, cough with sticky
yellow sputum which is hard to cough up (may be blood streaked), 5 center
Heat sensation, T- red with scanty coat, P- thin rapid.
Qing Gu San clears deficiency Heat, relieves steaming bone
Qing Gu San - Zheng Zhi Zhun
Sheng
Yin Chai Hu (radix stellariae
dichotomae)
4.5g
Zhi Mu (radix anemarrhenae asphodeloidis)
3g
Hu Huang Lian (rhizoma picrorhizae)
3g
Di Gu Pi (cortex lycii radicis)
3g
Qing Hao (herba artemisiae annuae)
3g
Qin Jiao (radix gentianae qinjiao)
3g
Zhi Bie Jia (honey fried carapax amydae
sinensis)
3g
Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae yralensis)
1.5g
Indications: Liver and Kidney
Yin deficiency gives rise to Fire, afternoon
tidal fever or constant low grade fever, patient can feel the Heat deep
inside the body or in the bones although the skin is not warm to the touch,
may also manifest as disturbances of the spirit, i.e. irritability,
anxiety, insomnia, light sleeps, many dreams, fidgety. If becomes chronic one will manifest
classic Yin deficient signs on top of steaming bone, i.e. emaciation,
lethargy, red lips and cheeks in the afternoon, night sweats, thirst, dry
mouth and throat, 5 center Heat sensation, T- red with scanty coat, P- thin rapid.
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang nourish Yin, clears Heat, stabilize exterior, stop
night sweating
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang - Lan Shi Mu
Cang (powder dosages)
Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)
15g
Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae
glutinosae)
15g
Shu Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae
conquitae)
15g
Huang Lian (rhizoma coptidis)
15g
Huang Qin (radix scutellariae)
15g
Huang Bai (cortex phellodendri)
15g
Huang Qi (radix astragali membranacei)
30g
Indications: Kidney Yin
deficiency leads to deficient Heart Fire (water below cannot balance the
King Fire above) causing night sweats, fever, red face in the afternoon,
anxiety, irritability, dry lips, mouth, and throat, dry stool, dark scanty
urine, T- red dry, P- thin rapid.
When the patient wakes the sweating stops.
This formula is quite strong at clearing
deficient Heat and nourishing the Yin.
Caution should be taken if there are signs of a weak middle Jiao
(bitter cold could further injure the Spleen Stomach).
Summer-heat
The effects of
summer-heat are similar to those of Heat.
It causes high fever and copious sweating (because pores are more
open in summer) therefore it damages the Qi and fluids easier resulting in
thirst and irritability.
Liu Yi San clears summer-heat, resolves Damp, regulates and
strengthens Qi
Liu Yi San - Shang Han Zhi Ge
Fang Lun Six-to-One powder
Hua Shi (talcum)
6 parts
Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)
1
part
***Grind together into powder, take 9-18g
Indications: summer-heat easily
disturbs the Heart causing fever, sweat (the fluid of the Heart), and
irritability. The sweat injures the
fluids causing thirst, the Heat and possibly Damp injures the Qi which may
cause Bladder Qi problems (urinary difficulty), T- thin yellow and greasy,
P- rapid and may be soggy (if damp invades with Heat). Hua Shi promotes urination and is cold
thus draining and cooling the pathogens.
Together with Gan Cao this combination nourishes fluids, and
relieves toxicity (hot painful urination).
It is usually combined with other formulas for conditions such as
urinary tract infections, or upper respiratory tract infections.
Note: for dry summer-heat without Dampness,
substitute Shi Gao for Hua Shi at half the dosage.
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang clears summer-heat, strengthens Qi, nourishes Yin,
generates fluids
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang - Wen Re
Jing Wei Clear summer-heat and augment Qi
Xi Yang Shen (radix panacis
quinquefolii)
4.5-6g*
Xi Gua Pi (pericarpium citrulli
vulgaris)
24-30g*
Lian Geng (ramulus nelumbinis
nuciferae)
12-15g**
Shi Hu (herba dendrobii)
12-15g**
Mai Men Dong (tuber ophiopogonis
japonici)
6-9g**
Dan Zhu Ye (herba lphatheri
gracilis)
4.5-6g***
Zhi Mu (radix anemarrhenae
asphodeloidis)
4.5-6g***
Huang Lian (rhizoma coptidis)
2-3g***
Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae
uralensis)
2-3g***
Geng Mi (non-glutinous rice)
12-15g
Indications: summer-heat has
entered the interior causing fever, irritability, dark scanty urine,
copious sweating which injures the fluids causing thirst for cold drinks,
desire to curl up, shortness of breath, apathy, P- rapid deficient.
The focus of this formula is to generate
fluids, thus it may be compared to Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang.
Note: if there is Dampness involved in this
invasion, modifications should be made to this formula because it is very
Yin nourishing and sticky.
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin releases severe early stage summer-heat with
concurrent external cold
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin - Wen
Bing Tiao Bian
Xiang Ru (herba elsholtiziae seu moslae)
6g
Bai Bian Dou (semen dolichoris lablab)
9g
Hou Po (cortex magnoliae officinalis)
6g
Jin Yin Hua (flos lonicerae japonicae)
9g
Lian Qiao (fructus forsythiae suspensae)
6g
Indications: releases exterior
severe early stage summer-heat conditions with concurrent Wind/Cold
characterized by fever and chills without
sweating, headache, thirst, red face, tightness in chest, T- white
greasy coat, P- floating rapid. This
is shown in summer when the weather changes from hot to cool or vice-versa,
diet not harmonized with summer heat, or entering and exiting air
conditioned buildings when it is hot outside. Xiang Ru aromatically releases exterior
Cold, expels summer-heat, and transforms Damp, by promoting urination. This formula is used only when there are
no signs of sweating.
Qing Luo Yin releases summer-heat, clears Lungs
Qing Luo Yin - Wen Bing Tiao
Bian Clear the collaterals drink
Xian Jin Yin Hua (flos lonecerae japonicae
recens)
6g
Xian Bian Dou Hua (flos dolichoris lablab
recens)
6g
Xi Gua Shuang (mirabilitum praeparata
citrulli)
6g
Si Gua Pi (pericarpium luffae
acutangulae)
6g
Xian He Ye (folium nelumbinis nuciferae
recens)
6g
Xian Dan Zhu Ye (herba lophatheri gracilis
recens)
6g
Indications: fever, mild thirst, unclear head and vision with light
headedness, slight distension of the head, pink tongue with thin white
coat. This is mild summer-heat that has injured the Qi level of the Lung
meridian, or moderate summer-heat that has not been fully released via
sweating. The fact that most of
these symptoms are in the head (the most Yang part of the body), show that
the pathogen is superficial. You
will notice that Xian precedes most of the herbs in the formula, this
means fresh. Fresh herbs are
available in summer and they are generally more aromatic than their dried
counterparts.
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