Formula Formulas that vent membrane source

Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin

截疟七宝饮

Also known as:

Seven-Treasure Drink to Check Malarial Disorders

Formula Composition

Chang Shan
Chang Shan
Bing Lang
Bing Lang
Cao Guo
Cao Guo
Hou Pu
Hou Pu
Qing Pi
Qing Pi
Chen Pi
Chen Pi
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Regulates Cold and Heat
  2. Harmonizes the Stomach
  3. Directs rebellious Qi downward

Historical Origin

Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People in the Taiping Era (1107)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin

Main Actions

Regulates Cold and Heat
Harmonizes the Stomach
Directs rebellious Qi downward

Key TCM Concepts

Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin is a 7-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Dichroa Roots (Chang Shan) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1107, it belongs to the category of formulas that vent membrane source. Its main actions are: 1) regulates Cold and Heat and 2) harmonizes the Stomach.

 

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.

 

From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as malaria for instance.

Ingredients in Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Chang Shan
Chang Shan

Dichroa roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dry root
Role in Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin
Chang Shan is specialized in checking malarial disorders but also expels Phlegm and removes Stagnation in the interior. This herb is bitter, acrid, cold, and toxic.
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Bing Lang
Bing Lang

Areca nuts

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe seed
Role in Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin
Bing Lang promotes the descent of Qi as well as urination. The combination of Areca nut and Tsaoko fruit has a long history in treating malarial disorders.
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Cao Guo
Cao Guo

Tsaoko fruits

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin
Cao Guo is acrid and warming to strongly dry Dampness. It also strengthens the Spleen Yang and facilitates the venting oflurking malarial pathogens to the Exterior. The combination of Areca nut and Tsaoko fruit has a long history in treating malarial disorders.
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Hou Pu
Hou Pu

Houpu Magnolia bark

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried stem bark, root bark or branch bark
Role in Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin
Hou Pu is a Qi-moving herb that transforms Dampness. Houpu Magnolia bark is acrid, warming, and aromatic.
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Qing Pi
Qing Pi

Green tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Stomach, Liver
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the young or immature fruits
Role in Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin
In general Qing Pi's main actions are as follows: "Smooths the flow of Liver Qi and releases Stagnation. Reduces Food Stagnation. Dries Damp and reduces Phlegm."

In the context of Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin, it is used because it is bitter and warming that breaks up the Qi Stagnation.
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Chen Pi
Chen Pi

Tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the ripe fruit
Role in Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin
In general Chen Pi's main actions are as follows: "Warms the Spleen and regulates the Middle Burner Qi. Dries Dampness and disperses Phlegm from the Lungs and Middle Burner. Reduces the potential for Stagnation caused by tonifying herbs."

In the context of Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin, it is used because it regulates the Spleen and moves the Qi.
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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 Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin
In general Gan Cao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs."

In the context of Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin, it is used because it plays a role of harmonizing the action of the whole formula while tonifying the Stomach and Spleen.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin

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

Contraindications

Dichroae root is toxic and should be used with caution. It is toxic if the dosage is between 15-75g. Preparation of the formula according to the instructions provided will help reduce side effects. This formula is not indicated for Deficient or chronic conditions.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Jie Nue Qi Bao 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.