Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang

(Artemisia Annua and Scutellaria Decoction to Clear the Gallbladder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue with a thick greasy white or thick greasy yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slippery and wiry pulse

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:

• Decoction. The herbs listed should be combined with a mixture of 6 parts Hua Shi, 1 part Gan Cao, and 1 part Qing Dai. This mixture is called Bi Yu San (Jasper Powder) and should be decocted in a cheese cloth bag with the rest of the herbs.

Originally Appeared In:

• Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Chong Ding Tong Su Shan Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

	Qing Hao (Wormwood) Qty: 4.5-6 grams Chan: KI, LIV, GB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Herba Artemisiae Apiaceae Cat: Herbs that Clear and Relieve Summerheat
	Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) Qty: 4.5-9 grams Chan: GB, LI, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings) Qty: 9 grams Chan: GB, LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Slightly Cold Latin: Bambusae Caulis In Taeniam Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange Peel) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Fructus Citri Aurantii Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen) Qty: 9 grams (Chi Fu Ling) 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.