Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin

(Five Ingredient Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)

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. Prepare with 2-3 tablespoons of rice wine. The cooked herbs can be used topically.

Originally Appeared In:

• Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition (Yi Zong Jin Jian)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver, Heart

Substances in this Formula (5 Total):

	Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower or Lonicera) Qty: 27-36 grams Chan: LI, LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Flos Lonicerae Japonicae Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Pu Gong Ying (Dandelion) Qty: 10-15 grams Chan: LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Cold Latin: Herba Taraxaci Mongolici cum Radice Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Zi Hua Di Ding (Viola or Yedeon's Violet) Qty: 10-15 grams Chan: HT, LIV Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Cold Latin: Herba cum Radice Violae Yedoensitis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Ye Ju Hua (Wild Chrysanthemum Flower) Qty: 10-15 grams Chan: LU, LIV Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold Latin: Flos Chrysanthemi Indici Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Zi Bei Tian Kui (Begonia) Qty: 10-15 grams Chan: LIV, ST Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Herba Begoniae Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.