Ke Xue Fang

(Coughing of Blood Formula)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding

Pattern:

• Liver Fire attacking and injuring the Lungs

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Teachings of Dan Xi (Dan Xi Xin Fa)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach

Substances in this Formula (5 Total):

	Qing Dai (Indigo) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: LIV, LU, ST Prop: Salty, Cold Latin: Indigo Maturalis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Seeds) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LI, LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Semen Trichosanthis Kirlowii Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Fu Hai Shi (Pumice) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU Prop: Salty, Cold Latin: Pumice Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	He Zi (Myrobalan Fruit) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: LU, ST, LI. Prop: Bitter, Sour, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Fructus Terminaliae Chebulae Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.