Qing Wen Bai Du Yin

(Clear Epidemics and Overcome Toxins Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Shi Gao is usually cooked for 15-20 minutes before the remaining herbs are added. Shui Niu Jiao, powdered or shaved, should be substituted for Xi Jiao, as Xi Jiao is from an endangered species. If substituted, the dosage of Shui Niu Jiao should be 30-120 grams. Shui Niu Jiao is usually cooked for 20 minutes separately before it is added to the main decoction. In this case, it should be cooked with the Shi Gao.

Originally Appeared In:

• Achievements Regarding Epidemic Rashes (Yi Zhen Yi De)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (14 Total):

	Shi Gao (Gypsum) Qty: 60-120 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Very Cold Latin: Gypsum Fibrosum Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: LU, ST, KI Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum Stem and Leaves) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: HT, SI, ST Prop: Sweet, Bland, Cold Latin: Herba Lophatheri Gracilis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: HT, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Salty, Cold Latin: Cornu Rhinoceri Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Mu Dan Pi (Cortex of the Peony Tree Root) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: HT, LIV, KI Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Cool Latin: Cortex Radicis Moutan Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Chi Shao (Red Peony Root) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Sour, Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Radix Rubrus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Xuan Shen (Ningpo Figwort Root) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: KI, LU, ST Prop: Salty, Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scrophulariae Ningpoensis Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Coptidis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) Qty: 3-9 grams Chan: GB, LI, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: HT, LIV, GB Prop: Bitter, Slightly Spicy, Cool Latin: Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Jie Geng (Root of the Balloon Flower) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: LU (ST) Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Neutral Latin: Platycodi Radix Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold

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

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