Qing Ying Tang
Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Clear Heat
- Ingredients
- 9 herbs
Ingredients
9 substances in Qing Ying Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Dan Shen6 gInvigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
Dan Zhu Ye3 gDrain Fire
Huang Lian4.5 gClear Heat and Dry Dampness
Jin Yin Hua9 gClear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
Lian Qiao6 gClear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
Mai Men Dong9 gTonify Yin
Sheng Di Huang15 gCool the Blood
Xi Jiao9 gCool the Blood
Xuan Shen9 gCool the BloodPreparation & dosage
Decoction. Shui Niu Jiao, powdered or shaved, should be substituted for Xi Jiao, as Xi Jiao is from an endangered species. If substituted, the dosage of Shui Niu Jiao should be 30-120 grams. Shui Niu Jiao is usually cooked for 20 minutes separately before it is added to the main decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
- Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases (Wen Bing Tiao Bian)
Sources & References
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