Formula Formulas that warm and transform water and Dampness

Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin

萆薢分清饮

Also known as:

Dioscoreae Drink to Separate the Clear , Tokoro Drink to Separate the Clear

Formula Composition

Bi Xie
Bi Xie
Yi Zhi Ren
Yi Zhi Ren
Wu Yao
Wu Yao
Shi Chang Pu
Shi Chang Pu
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King
Main ingredient
Deputy
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clears Heat
  2. Warms the Kidneys
  3. Drains Dampness
  4. Separates the clear from the turbid

Patterns Treated

Damp-Heat in the Bladder, Spleen Deficiency with Dampness

Historical Origin

Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies (1732 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin

Main Actions

Clears Heat
Warms the Kidneys
Drains Dampness
Separates the clear from the turbid

Key TCM Concepts

Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin is a 4-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Fish-Poison Yam (Bi Xie) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1732 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that warm and transform water and Dampness. Its main actions are: 1) clears Heat and 2) warms the Kidneys.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Damp-Heat in the Bladder or Spleen Deficiency with Dampness. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as vaginal itching, vaginal discharge or cloudy urine for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Damp-Heat in the Bladder
  • Spleen Deficiency with Dampness

Common Applications

Vaginal itching Vaginal discharge Cloudy urine Dark urine Frequent urination Painful urination

Ingredients in Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Bi Xie
Bi Xie

Fish-poison yam

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Stomach, Liver
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin
Bi Xie enters the Bladder, Liver, and Stomach Channels and removes Dampness by separating the turbid from the pure Fluids. Then it directs the turbid fluids out the body through the Bladder. It is thus one of the most important herbs in treating cloudy urinary difficulty or vaginal discharge.
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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 Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin
Yi Zhi Ren is acrid and aromatic. It warms the Spleen and the Stomach to harmonize the Middle Burner. It also helps the Kidney Yang to secure the Lower Burner. Thus it reduces the urination frequency and stabilizes the Qi.
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Wu Yao
Wu Yao

Lindera roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin
In general Wu Yao's main actions are as follows: "Warms and stimulates the flow of Qi and relieves pain. Disperses Cold and Warms the Kidneys."

In the context of Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin, it is used because it warms the Kidneys as well as supports Qi movement and water transformation.
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Shi Chang Pu
Shi Chang Pu

Sweetflag rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Stomach, Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin
In general Shi Chang Pu's main actions are as follows: "Opens the Orifices, awakens the Mind (Shen) and expels Wind-Damp Phlegm. Harmonizes the Earth element and dispels Damp. Applied internally or externally for Wind-Cold-Damp painful obstruction."

In the context of Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin, it is used because it is warm and acrid. It transforms turbidity as well as removes Dampness and Cold from the Bladder.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin

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

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.