Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan

(Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Pills. Grind all herbs into an even powder and use the juice of Sheng Jiang to form into pills.
• Take 6-9 grams, 2 times a day.

Originally Appeared In:

• Investigations of Medical Formulas (Yi Fang Kao)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Spleen, Liver, Stomach, Large Intestine, Gall Bladder, Heart

Substances in this Formula (8 Total):

	Dan Nan Xing (Jack-in-the-Pulpit Rhizome & Bile) Qty: 45 grams Chan: LIV, LU, SP Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Rhizoma Arisaematis (Processed with Bile) Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) Qty: 45 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthes Seeds) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LI, LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Semen Trichosanthis Kirlowii Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) Qty: 30 grams Chan: GB, LI, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic Latin: Semen Pruni Armeniacae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold Latin: Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, SP, LU Prop: Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin: Scierotium Poriae Cocos Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

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.