Qing Wei San (Clear the Stomach Powder)

Formula 18 of 30 in Formulas that Clear Heat

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) 黄连
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) 升麻
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) 牡丹皮
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 (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae)

Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) 地黄
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) 当归
Qty:	6-12 grams
Chan:	HT, LIV, SP
Prop:	Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin:	Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Blood

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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