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Prescriptions for Clearing away Heat in Zang-Fu Organs

Ze Xie Tang (泽泻汤): Classic TCM Formula

泽泻汤 Zexie Tang
By the TCMHH editorial team Not medically reviewed How we work Updated 6 Oct 2026
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The Prescription of 泽泻汤

Source

The book Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang

Ingredients

Ze Xie 9 g,Ban Xia 9 g,Sheng Jiang 9 g,Chai Hu 9 g,Di Gu Pi 15 g,Shi Gao 24 g,Zhu Ye 15 g,Fu Ling 6 g,Ren Shen 6 g,Gan Cao 3 g,Gui Xin 3 g.Chun Xin 15 g.

Explanation

Ze Xie: Promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness.

Sheng Jiang: Dispersing accumulation of pathogens, regulating the stomach to arrest vomiting.

Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating the spleen and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.

Ban Xia: Dissolving phlegm and dispersing accumulation of pathogens, keeping the adverse Qi flowing downward and regulating the stomach.

Ren Shen: Powerfully reinforcing original qi, tonifying zang-organ qi, promoting the generation of body fluid to alleviate thirst.

Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen and inducing tranquilization.

Chai Hu: Clearing away heat through the superficies of the body to relieve exterior syndrome.

Di Gu Pi: Clearing deficiency heat, clearing lung fire, cooling blood.

Rou Gui: Reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, dispelling cold to alleviate pain, warming meridians and collaterals.

Shi Gao and Zhu Ye: Clearing away heat and relieving restlessness.

The Effect of 泽泻汤

Effect

Tonify qi, strengthen yang, dispel cold and purge heat.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken.

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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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