Formula Formulas that clear early-stage Exterior disorders

Cong Chi Tang

葱豉汤

Also known as:

Scallion and Prepared Soybean Decoction

Formula Composition

Cong Bai
Cong Bai
Dan Dou Chi
Dan Dou Chi
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King
Main ingredient
Deputy
Assists main

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Unblocks the Yang Qi (Defensive Qi) in the Exterior
  2. Induces sweating

Patterns Treated

Wind-Cold, Wind-Heat

Historical Origin

Emergency Formulas to Keep Up One's Sleeve (3rd Centry)

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Cong Chi Tang

Main Actions

Unblocks the Yang Qi (Defensive Qi) in the Exterior
Induces sweating

Key TCM Concepts

Cong Chi Tang is a 2-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Scallions (Cong Bai) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 3rd Centry, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear early-stage Exterior disorders. Its main actions are: 1) unblocks the Yang Qi (Defensive Qi) in the Exterior and 2) induces sweating .

 

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 Chi Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as upper respiratory tract infections, common cold or influenza for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Wind-Cold
  • Wind-Heat

Common Applications

Upper respiratory tract infections Common cold Influenza

Ingredients in Cong Chi Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Cong Chi Tang and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Cong Bai
Cong Bai

Scallions

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Bulb
Role in Cong Chi Tang
Cong Bai Relieves the Exterior through sweating. It is a warm and acrid herb which unblocks the Yang Qi (Protective Qi) flow in the Exterior and induces sweating.
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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 Chi Tang
Dan Dou Chi releases externally-contracted pernicious influences from the Exterior and keeps Yang Qi in the Interior.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Cong Chi Tang

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, Cong Chi Tang may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.