Formula Formulas that warm Yang and tonify

Qing E Wan

青娥丸

Also known as:

Young Maiden Pill

Formula Composition

Du Zhong
Du Zhong
Bu Gu Zhi
Bu Gu Zhi
Hu Tao Ren
Hu Tao Ren
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang

Patterns Treated

Kidney Qi not Firm, Kidney Qi Deficiency

Historical Origin

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

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Qing E Wan

Main Actions

Warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang

Key TCM Concepts

Qing E Wan is a 3-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula.

 

Invented in 1107, it belongs to the category of formulas that warm Yang and tonify. Its main action is that it warms and Reinforces Kidney Yang.

 

On this page, after a detailed description of each of the three ingredients in Qing E Wan, we review the patterns and conditions that Qing E Wan helps treat.

 

Part used: Dried stem bark

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Kidney Qi not Firm
  • Kidney Qi Deficiency

Ingredients in Qing E Wan

Detailed information about each herb in Qing E Wan and their roles

Du Zhong
Du Zhong

Eucommia bark

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried stem bark
Role in Qing E Wan
In general Du Zhong's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. Calms ascendant Liver Yang (hypertension/high blood pressure). Calms a restless fetus."
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Bu Gu Zhi
Bu Gu Zhi

Psoralea fruits

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Qing E Wan
In general Bu Gu Zhi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Kidney and Spleen Yang and rises Kidney Qi. Prevent Essence leakage and holds urines."
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Hu Tao Ren
Hu Tao Ren

Walnuts

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Large Intestine, Lungs
Parts Used The nut
Role in Qing E Wan
In general Hu Tao Ren's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies Kidney Yang. Assists the Kidney Qi to grasp the Qi of the Lungs while Warming and astringent to the Lungs. Lubricates the Intestines. Helps with urinary stones. Applied topically for superficial inflammation."
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qing E Wan

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