Prescriptions for Clearing Heat in Ying and Blood Systems
Qing Jing San (清经散): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 清经散
Source
The book Fu Qing Zhu Nv Ke
Ingredients
Dan Pi 9 g,Di Gu Pi 15 g,Bai Shao 9 g,Shu Di 9 g,Qing Hao 6 g,Fu Ling 6 g,Huang Bo 1.5 g.Explanation
Huang Bo, Qing Hao and Dan Pi: Clearing heat, lowering fire and cooling blood.
Shu Di and Di Gu Pi: Clearing blood-heat.
Bai Shao: Tonifying blood and astringing yin.
Fu Ling: Promoting diuresis and draining dampness.
The Effect of 清经散
Effect
Nourish yin and clear heat, cool blood and regulate menstruation.
Indications
Premature menstruation with menorrhagia.
Administrations
Decoct 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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