Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang

(Eliminate Dryness and Rescue the Lungs Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Dry tongue with no coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Deficient rapid 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. Modern formulations often substitute Sha Shen or Hai er Shen for Ren Shen with 2-3 times the dosage.

Originally Appeared In:

• Precepts for Physicians (Yi Men Fa Lu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (9 Total):

	E Jiao (Ass Hide Glue, Donkey Hide Gelatin) Qty: 2.4 grams (Dissolve in strained decoction) Chan: KID, LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Gelatinum Corii Asini Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Hei Zhi Ma (Black Sesame Seeds) Qty: 3 grams Chan: KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: black Semen Sesame Indici Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yin
	Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber) Qty: 3.6 grams Chan: SP, ST, HT (LU) Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yin
	Pi Pa Ye (Loquat Leaf) Qty: 3 grams (Honey Fried) Chan: LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Folium Eriobotryae Japonicae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 2.1 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Sang Ye (White Mulberry Leaf) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Folium Mori Albae Cat: Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Shi Gao (Gypsum) Qty: 7.5 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Very Cold Latin: Gypsum Fibrosum Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel) Qty: 2.1 grams Chan: LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic Latin: Semen Pruni Armeniacae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

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.