Formula Formulas that dispel Wind-Damp

Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng

清肺排毒汤

Also known as:

Clear the Lungs and Relieve Toxicity Formula

Formula Composition

Xiang Ru
Xiang Ru
Shi Gao
Shi Gao
Chai Hu
Chai Hu
Xing Ren
Xing Ren
Huang Qin
Huang Qin
Ze Xie
Ze Xie
She Gan
She Gan
Ba
Ban Xia (Jiang)
Gui Zhi
Gui Zhi
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu
Zhu Ling
Zhu Ling
Zi Wan
Zi Wan
Kuan Dong Hua
Kuan Dong Hua
Huo Xiang
Huo Xiang
Zhi Shi
Zhi Shi
Chen Pi
Chen Pi
Sheng Jiang
Sheng Jiang
Shan Yao
Shan Yao
Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clears the Toxic-Heat
  2. Releases Exterior and clears Lung Heat
  3. Drains Dampness and promotes urination
  4. Transforms Phlegm and stops cough
  5. Harmonizes Shaoyang and clears Heat

Patterns Treated

Wind-Damp invading the Lungs, Wind-Heat invading the Lungs, Damp turbidity obstruction

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng

Main Actions

Clears the Toxic-Heat
Releases Exterior and clears Lung Heat
Drains Dampness and promotes urination
Transforms Phlegm and stops cough
Harmonizes Shaoyang and clears Heat

Key TCM Concepts

Qing Fei Pai Du Tang is designed with a unique blend of traditional Chinese medicinal formulas, drawing inspiration from classics like Ma Xing Shi Gan Decoction, She Gan Ma Huang Decoction, Xiao Chai Hu Tang, and Wu Ling San.

Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang (Xiang Ru, Xing Ren, Shi Gao, Zhi Gan Cao): Releases Exterior, clears Lung Heat

She Gan Ma Huang Tang (She Gan, Zi Wan, Kuan Dong Hua, Jiang Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang): Disperses Cold-Phlegm, stops cough

Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang, Zhi Gan Cao): Harmonizes Shaoyang and drains Heat

Wu Ling San (Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, Gui Zhi): Drains Dampness, promotes urination

Due to the ban on Ma Huang and Xi Xin by the US FDA, Dr. Boli Zhang, Honorary President of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, recommends substituting Ma Huang with Xiang Ru and Xi Xin with Xin Yi.

This modern formula is used on the early to middle stages of respiratory infection (eg: Covid-19) before critical deterioration.

TCM Patterns Addressed

Common Applications

Covid-19 Respiratory infections Mild chills alternating with pronounced fever Cough with phlegm Short of breath Tightness In The Chest Fatigue Body aches Nasal congestion Nausea Appetite Loss Loose stools Diarrhea

Ingredients in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng

Detailed information about each herb in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng and their roles

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Xiang Ru
Xiang Ru

Vietnamese balm

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Xiang Ru releases Exterior, disperses Summer-Heat and Dampness as well as promotes sweating.

Replaces Ma Huang in the US version. It is milder but still effectively in opening the Lungs and releases pathogens outward.
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Shi Gao
Shi Gao

Gypsum

Temperature Cold
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used The mineral itself
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Shi Gao clears the Lungs and Stomach Heat, quenches thirst and relieves restlessness. It is the key herb for addressing Heat in the Qi Level with high fever. It is cold and heavy, so it descends and clears Heat.
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Chai Hu
Chai Hu

Bupleurum roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Chai Hu harmonizes Shaoyang, releases pathogens stuck between Exterior and Interior as well as reduces fever.

It is the chief herb from Xiao Chai Hu Tang: addresses the half-Exterior half-Interior stage of disease.
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Xing Ren
Xing Ren

Apricot seeds

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Xing Ren descends Lung Qi, stops cough and transforms Phlegm. It works with Shi Gao to clear Lung Heat while directing Qi downward.
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Huang Qin
Huang Qin

Baikal skullcap roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Large Intestine, Lungs, Small Intestine, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Huang Qin clears Heat from Upper Burner and the Lung, dries Dampness. Partners with Chai Hu in the Shaoyang pairing; clears Heat that Chai Hu vents outward.
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Ze Xie
Ze Xie

Water plantain

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried tuber
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Ze Xie drains Dampness, promotes urination and clears Damp-Heat from Lower Burner. This is the chief herb from Wu Ling San. It eliminates turbid fluids through urination.
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She Gan
She Gan

Blackberry Lily rhizomes

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used The rhizome
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
She Gan clears Toxic-Heat from throat, transforms Phlegm as well as relieves wheezing.

It addresses sore throat, hoarseness, and Phlegm obstruction in the Lungs.
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Ba
Ban Xia (Jiang)
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Ban Xia (Jiang) dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi as well as stops vomiting. It is the central herb for resolving Phlegm accumulation. The ginger processing reduces toxicity and enhances anti-nausea effect.
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Gui Zhi
Gui Zhi

Cinnamon twigs

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried young branches
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Gui Zhi warms Channels, promotes sweating, assists Bladder Qi transformation.

In Wu Ling San, it warms Yang to promote Body Fluid metabolism as well as help release Exterior.
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Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Fu Ling drains Dampness, strengthens spleen and calms the Mind. It supports Ze Xie in eliminating Dampness through urination while protecting spleen.
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Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu

Atractylodes rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Bai Zhu strengthens Spleen by drying Dampness. It addresses the root of Dampness production while supporting the Spleen Qi.
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Zhu Ling
Zhu Ling

Polyporus

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Zhu Ling promotes urination and drains Dampness. It works with Fu Ling and Ze Xie for powerful diuretic effect.
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Zi Wan
Zi Wan

Aster roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Zi Wan moistens the Lungs, transforms Phlegm and stops cough. It addresses dry or productive cough.
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Kuan Dong Hua
Kuan Dong Hua

Coltsfoot flowers

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried flower bud
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Kuan Dong Hua moistens the Lung, descends Qi and stops cough. It works synergistically with Zi Wan for chronic cough with phlegm.
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Huo Xiang
Huo Xiang

Korean mint

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Huo Xiang aromatically transforms Dampness, releases Exterior, harmonizes Middle Burner and stops vomiting. It is critical for addressing Damp-turbidity component of epidemic pathogens.
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Zhi Shi
Zhi Shi

Immature Bitter Oranges

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent, Sour
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine
Parts Used Dried unripe fruit
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Zhi Shi breaks Qi stagnation, transforms Phlegm and descends Qi. It is used to prevents stagnation from accumulating herbs. It also moves Qi downward.
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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 Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Chen Pi regulates Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. It harmonizes Middle Burner, prevents cloying from other herbs.
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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 Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Sheng Jiang releases Exterior, warms Middle Burner, stops vomiting, reduces toxicity of other herbs as well as harmonizes Stomach.
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Shan Yao
Shan Yao

Yam

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Shan Yao tonifies Spleen, Lung, and Kidney Qi. It protects the righteous Qi during pathogen-clearing treatment. It prevents excessive draining from damaging the constitution.
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Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua

Biond’s magnolia flowers

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried flower bud
Role in Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Xin Yi Hua opens nasal passages, disperses Wind-Cold. It replaces Xi Xin in addressing nasal congestion and sinus symptoms.
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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 Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng
Gan Cao harmonizes all herbs. It tonifies Spleen Qi, moistens the Lung, moderates harsh properties and clears Heat. It is the great harmonizer that coordinates this complex formula.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng

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

Contraindications

This formula is a powerful, comprehensive epidemic respiratory formula addressing exterior invasion, Interior Heat, Dampness accumulation, and Phlegm obstruction simultaneously. Use for acute respiratory infections with mixed Heat-Damp presentation. Not for prevention, recovery, or prolonged use.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Qīng Fèi Pái Dú Tāng may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.