Qing Wei San

(Clear the Stomach Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue with scanty coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Large, slippery, and rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Secrets from the Orchid Chamber (Lan Shi Mi Cang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Kidneys

Substances in this Formula (5 Total):

	Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Coptidis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Sheng Ma (Black Cohosh Rhizome, Bugbane Rhizome) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: LI, LU, SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Cool Latin: Rhizoma Cimicifugae Cat: Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Mu Dan Pi (Cortex of the Peony Tree Root) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, KI Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Cool Latin: Cortex Radicis Moutan Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.