Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang
Nourish the Yin and Clear the Lungs Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Treat Dryness
- Subcategory
- Formulas that Enrich the Yin and Moisten Dryness
- Ingredients
- 8 herbs
Ingredients
8 substances in Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Bai Shao2.4 gDry-FriedTonify Blood
Bo He1.5 gCool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Chuan Bei Mu2.4 gCool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
Gan Cao1.5 gTonify Qi
Mai Men Dong3.6 gTonify Yin
Mu Dan Pi2.4 gCool the Blood
Sheng Di Huang6 gCool the Blood
Xuan Shen4.5 gCool the BloodPreparation & dosage
Decoction. Modern formulations often increase the dosage of all herbs 2-3 times.
Originally Appeared In:
- Jade Key to Many Towers (Chong Lou Yu Yao)
Sources & References
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