Formula Formulas that clear Lung-Heat

Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin

枇杷清肺饮

Also known as:

Eriobotrya Decoction to Clear the Lung , Loquat Decoction to Clear the Lung , Decoction of Folium Eriobotrya for Removing Heat from the Lung

Formula Composition

Pi Pa Ye
Pi Pa Ye
Sang Bai Pi
Sang Bai Pi
Huang Lian
Huang Lian
Huang Bo
Huang Bo
Ren Shen
Ren Shen
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistant
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clears Lung Heat
  2. Cools the Blood
  3. Clears Dampness
  4. Invigorates the Blood

Patterns Treated

Lung Heat, Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs

Historical Origin

Wai Ke Da Chen (外科大成) (1665 AD )

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin

Main Actions

Clears Lung Heat
Cools the Blood
Clears Dampness
Invigorates the Blood

Key TCM Concepts

Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Loquat Leaves (Pi Pa Ye) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1665 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Lung-Heat. Its main actions are: 1) clears Lung Heat and 2) cools the Blood .

 

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 Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Lung Heat or Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as acne, facial acne or red nose for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Lung Heat
  • Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs

Common Applications

Acne Facial acne Red nose Red papules Acne inflammatory Whiteheads Blackheads Dry nose Dry mouth Burning sensation Constipation Dry stool Rosacea

Ingredients in Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Pi Pa Ye
Pi Pa Ye

Loquat leaves

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried leaves
Role in Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
Pi Pa Ye transforms Phlegm, clears Lung Heat and descends Lung Qi. Together with Mulberry bark, Goldthread rhizomes , it treats cough with copious yellow Phlegm due to Lung Heat.
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Sang Bai Pi
Sang Bai Pi

Mulberry bark

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root bark
Role in Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
In general Sang Bai Pi's main actions are as follows: "Clears heat from the lung, relieves asthma and induce urination to disperse swelling"

In the context of Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it drains Heat from the Lungs, stops coughing and wheezing.
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Huang Lian
Huang Lian

Goldthread rhizomes

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
In general Huang Lian's main actions are as follows: "Expels Damp-Heat especially in the Lower Burner. Eliminates Fire toxicity especially when there is associated Dampness. Acts as a sedative by eliminating Heart Fire. Eliminates Stomach Fire. Expel parasites"

In the context of Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it clears Heat, drains Dampness and Fire, resolves Tosix-Heat and stops bleeding.
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Huang Bo
Huang Bo

Phellodendron bark

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys, Large Intestine
Parts Used Dried bark
Role in Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
In general Huang Bo's main actions are as follows: "Expels Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner. Clears Kidney Yin Deficient Heat. Applied externally or toxic Fire, especially associated with Dampness."

In the context of Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it drains Damp-Heat, particularly from the Lower Burner. It also clears Toxic-Heat.
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Ren Shen
Ren Shen

Ginseng

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
In general Ren Shen's main actions are as follows: "Very strongly tonifies the Qi. Tonifies the Lungs and Spleen. Assists the body in the secretion of Fluids and stops thirst. Strengthens the Heart and calms the Shen (mind/spirit)."

In the context of Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it tonifies Qi and generate Body Fluids so as to stop thirst.
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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 Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
Gan Cao harmonizes the effect of other ingredients. It also moistens the Lung, resolves Toxic-Heat and Phlegm, stop coughing.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Pi Pa Qing Fei 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, Pi Pa Qing Fei 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.