Formula Formulas that clear Wind-Cold

Bí Qiú Tāng

鼻鼽汤

Also known as:

Codonopsis & White Atractylodes Combination

Formula Composition

Dang Shen
Dang Shen
Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu
Huang Qi
Huang Qi
Shan Yao
Shan Yao
Fang Feng
Fang Feng
Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua
Chan Tui
Chan Tui
Jing Jie
Jing Jie
Bo He
Bo He
Yi Zhi Ren
Yi Zhi Ren
Ze Xie
Ze Xie
Jie Geng
Jie Geng
Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi
He Zi
He Zi
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Secure the Exterior dispel Wind
  2. Tonifies the Spleen and Kidney
  3. Eliminate Dampness and transform Phlegm
  4. Relies nose itching and discharges
  5. Onset or maintenance use

Patterns Treated

Defensive Qi Deficiency, Wind-Cold, Spleen Qi Deficiency, Lung Qi Deficiency, Kidney Qi Deficiency

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Bí Qiú Tāng

Main Actions

Secure the Exterior dispel Wind
Tonifies the Spleen and Kidney
Eliminate Dampness and transform Phlegm
Relies nose itching and discharges
Onset or maintenance use

Key TCM Concepts

This modern formula is for long-term allergy management rather than acute immune boosting.

TCM Patterns Addressed

Common Applications

Allergic rhinitis Perennial allergies Chronic sinusitis Nasal congestion Runny nose Post-nasal drip Itchy nose Itchy ears Itchy throat Watery eyes Sneezing Chronic allergic rhinitis

Ingredients in Bí Qiú Tāng

Detailed information about each herb in Bí Qiú Tāng and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Dang Shen
Dang Shen

Codonopsis roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Dang Shen tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi with a gentle, sustained action suitable for chronic allergic conditions.

Unlike Huang Qi which strongly boosts Wei Qi acutely, Dang Shen provides steady constitutional support for long-term use without causing stagnation or overheating.
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Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu

Atractylodes rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Bai Zhu strengthens Spleen Qi and dries Dampness. Supports Dang Shen in building the Qi foundation while addressing the Dampness underlying nasal discharge.
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Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Huang Qi tonifies Wei Qi (Defensive Qi), stabilizes the Exterior.

It assists Dang Shen in strengthening Defensive Qi but plays a supporting rather than leading role here.
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Shan Yao
Shan Yao

Yam

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Shan Yao tonifies Spleen, Lung, and Kidneys. It addresses deeper Deficiency underlying chronic allergies.
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Fang Feng
Fang Feng

Saposhnikovia roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Fang Feng expels Wind, guides Defensive Qi to the surface.
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Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua

Biond’s magnolia flowers

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried flower bud
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Xin Yi opens nasal passages.
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Chan Tui
Chan Tui

Cicada sloughs

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Salty
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dry Cicada slough
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Chan Tui relieves itching and disperses Wind.
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Jing Jie
Jing Jie

Japanese catnip

Temperature Neutral
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Aerial portion and flowers, or the spikes only (in which case it is called Jing Jie Sui)
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Jing Jie releases Exterior and relieves itching.
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Bo He
Bo He

Wild mint

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Bo He clears head and opens nose.
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Yi Zhi Ren
Yi Zhi Ren

Sharp-leaf galangal fruits

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Spleen
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Yi Zhi Ren drains Dampness.
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Ze Xie
Ze Xie

Water plantain

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried tuber
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Ze Xie drains Dampness.
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Jie Geng
Jie Geng

Platycodon roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Jie Geng directs herbs upward and opens Lung Qi.
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Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi

Schisandra berries

Temperature Warm
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe fruits
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Wu Wei Zi astringes Lung and stops discharge.
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He Zi
He Zi

Terminalia fruits

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Stomach, Large Intestine, Lungs
Parts Used Dry ripe fruits
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
He Zi astringes the Lung and consolidates.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Bí Qiú Tāng
Gan Cao harmonizes the other ingredients of the formula.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Bí Qiú Tāng

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

Avoid during acute infections with fever, yin deficiency presentations, and pregnancy. Best suited for Deficiency-type allergic rhinitis with clear/watery discharge, not Heat patterns with thick yellow mucus.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Bí Qiú Tāng may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.