Prescriptions for Clearing Heat in Ying and Blood Systems
Qing Gong Tang (清宫汤): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 清宫汤
Source
The book Wen Bing Tiao Bian
Ingredients
Xuan Shen 9 g,Lian Zi Xin 1.5 g,Zhu Ye Juan Xin 6 g,Xi Jiao 6 g,Lian Qiao 6 g,Mai Dong 9 g.Explanation
Xi Jiao and Xuan Shen: Clearing heart-fire, removing toxicity and tonifying yin.
Lian Qiao and Zhu Ye Juan Xin: Clearing heart fire.
Lian Zi Xin and Mai Dong: Tonifying the heart and kidney yin.
The Effect of 清宫汤
Effect
Clear heart-fire and remove toxicity, tonify yin and promote the secretion of saliva or body fluid.
Indications
Epidemic febrile disease, coma and delirium.
Administrations
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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