Formula Formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency

Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin

葱白七味饮

Also known as:

Scallion Drink with Seven Ingredients

Formula Composition

Cong Bai
Cong Bai
Dan Dou Chi
Dan Dou Chi
Mai Dong
Mai Dong
Di Huang
Di Huang
Ge Gen
Ge Gen
Sheng Jiang
Sheng Jiang
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Nourishes the Blood
  2. Release the Exterior

Patterns Treated

Wind-Cold invading with Blood and Yin Deficiency

Historical Origin

Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library (752 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin

Main Actions

Nourishes the Blood
Release the Exterior

Key TCM Concepts

Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Scallions (Cong Bai) and Fermented Soybeans (Dan Dou Chi) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 752 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes the Blood and 2) release the Exterior .

 

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 Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Wind-Cold invading with Blood and Yin Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as common cold, postpartum common cold or perimenstrual common cold for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Wind-Cold invading with Blood and Yin Deficiency

Common Applications

Common cold Postpartum common cold Perimenstrual common cold

Ingredients in Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Cong Bai
Cong Bai

Scallions

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Bulb
Role in Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin
In general Cong Bai's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind-Cold through sweating. Vitalizes the Yang Qi and disperses Cold. Removes toxicity of swellings."

In the context of Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin, it is used because it induces sweating and releases from the Exterior.
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Dan Dou Chi
Dan Dou Chi

Fermented soybeans

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Fermented preparation obtain from the ripe bean
Role in Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin
In general Dan Dou Chi's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and scatters Wind, Cold and Heat, especially when there is Yin Deficiency. Relieves stuffy sensation in the chest and irritability."

In the context of Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin, it is used because it induces sweating and releases from the Exterior.
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Mai Dong
Mai Dong

Dwarf lilyturf roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin
In general Mai Dong's main actions are as follows: "Replenishes Yin Essence and promotes secretions. Lubricates and nourishes the Stomach. Soothes the Lung. Nourishes the Heart."

In the context of Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin, it is used because it nourishes the Blood and Yin, so as to supply Body Fluids, which is the source of sweating.
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Di Huang
Di Huang

Unprepared Rehmannia

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin
In general Sheng Di Huang's main actions are as follows: "Expels Heat by Cooling Blood. Tonifies Yin by promoting Fluid production. Soothes the Heart by calming Blazing Fire. Cools and nourishes."

In the context of Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin, it is used because it nourishes the Blood and Yin, so as to supply Body Fluids, which is the source of sweating.
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Ge Gen
Ge Gen

Kudzu roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin
In general Ge Gen's main actions are as follows: "Relieves muscle tension especially in the neck and shoulders. Relieves the Exterior and scatters Wind. Supports the Fluids and eases thirst. Assists in the expression of measles. Relieves diarrhea. Relieves hypertension."

In the context of Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin, it is used because it induces sweating and releases the Exterior.
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Sheng Jiang
Sheng Jiang

Fresh ginger

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Fresh root
Role in Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin
In general Sheng Jiang's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and disperses Cold. Warms and circulates Qi in the Middle Burner. Calms a restless fetus and treats morning sickness. Treats seafood poisoning."

In the context of Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin, it is used because it release pathogens from the Exterior.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin

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

Contraindications

Only the slightest amount of sweating is desirable. Pronounced sweating will aggravate the condition. For this reason, the source texts advises to administer the decoction very slowly and only after it has been determined that the patient is definitely not sweating.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Cong Bai Qi Wei 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.