Prescriptions for Invigorating Qi
Qingdai Tang: Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of Qingdai Tang
Source
The book Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu
Ingredients
Shan Yao 30 g,Long Gu 18 g,Mu Li 18 g,Hai Piao Xiao 12 g,Qian Cao 9 g.Explanation
Shan Yao: Tonifying qi, nourishing yin, and tonifying the spleen, lung and kidney.
Long Gu: Inducing sedation and tranquilization, pacifying liver and subduing yang, arresting and astringing discharge.
Mu Li: Replenishing Yin, suppressing the hyperactivies of Yang, relieving restlessness and astringing sweating.
Hai Piao Xiao: Secure essence and stop leukorrhagia, astringe to stop bleeding, restrain acidity and alleviate pain. Dry dampness and cure the sores and ulcer when used externally.
Qian Cao: Cool blood, resolve blood stasis and stop bleeding, dredge meridians.
The Effect of Qingdai Tang
Effect
Strengthen the spleen, arrest discharge and arrest leucorrhea.
Indications
Leukorrhea with reddish discharge.
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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