Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction)
Formula 5 of 25 in Formulas that Release the Exterior
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders
Pattern:
- Wind-Cold Invasion with congested Phlegm/Fluids in the Lungs
Actions:
- Promotes sweating, releases the exterior, and disperses wind cold.
- Circulates and warms the Lung Qi.
- Resolves phlegm and dries dampness.
Indications:
- Chills and fever, no sweating, coughing and wheezing, difficult expectoration of stringy white and copious sputum, body aches, loose stool, chest oppression, no thirst, nausea, and possible floating edema
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Greasy coat
- Moist tongue coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Floating and Tight pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Not for dry cough, cough with no sputum, cough with yellow and sticky sputum, or cough with blood
- Not for long term use.
Originally Appeared In:
- On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Bladder, Heart, Stomach, Spleen, Kidneys, Liver
There are 8 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Ma Huang (Ephedra Stem)Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
LU, BL
Properties:
Spicy, Slightly Bitter, Warm
Latin:
Herba Ephedrae
Chinese:
麻黄
Tone Marks:
má huáng
Translation:
Hemp Yellow
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LU, BL
Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Chinese:
桂枝
Tone Marks:
guì zhī
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Hot
Latin:
dry Rhizoma Zingiberis
Chinese:
干姜
Tone Marks:
gān jiāng
Quantity = 9 grams
Photo Note:
Xi Xin Gen Shown
Channels:
LU, KI
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Herba Asari Cum Radice
Chinese:
细辛
Tone Marks:
xì xīn
Translation:
Thin Spicy
Quantity = 9 grams
Photo Note:
Nan Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Sphenanthera Rehd. et Wils.) Shown
Channels:
HT, KI, LU
Properties:
Sour, Warm
Latin:
Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
Chinese:
五味子
Tone Marks:
wŭ wèi zĭ
Translation:
Five Flavored Seed
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
LIV, SP
Properties:
Bitter, Sour, Cool
Latin:
Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae
Chinese:
白芍
Tone Marks:
bái sháo
Alt Names:
Bai Shao Yao
Translation:
White Peony
Quantity = 9 grams
Photo Note:
Sheng Ban Xia Shown
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Toxic
Latin:
Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae
Chinese:
半夏
Tone Marks:
bàn xià
Translation:
Half Summer
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
All 12 Channels
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
炙甘草
Tone Marks:
zhì gān căo
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