Formula Formulas that secure Lungs and stop coughing

Qīng Fèi Tāng

清肺汤

Also known as:

Platycodon & Fritillaria , Clear the Lungs Decoction , Platycodon & Fritillaria to clear the Lungs

Formula Composition

Chuan Bei Mu
Chuan Bei Mu
Jie Geng
Jie Geng
Huang Qin
Huang Qin
Xing Ren
Xing Ren
Sang Bai Pi
Sang Bai Pi
Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi
Xiang Ru
Xiang Ru
Mai Dong
Mai Dong
Tian Men Dong
Tian Men Dong
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Chen Pi
Chen Pi
Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Da Zao
Da Zao
Sheng Jiang
Sheng Jiang
Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clear Lung Heat
  2. Transform Heat-Phlegm from the Lungs
  3. Stop coughing and calm wheezing
  4. Nourish Lung Yin and generate body fluids

Patterns Treated

Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs, Lung Yin Deficiency, Lung Heat

Historical Origin

Wan Bing Hui Chun (万病回春）

Ingredients in Qīng Fèi Tāng

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

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Chuan Bei Mu
Chuan Bei Mu

Sichuan Fritillary bulbs

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs
Parts Used Dried bulb
Role in Qīng Fèi Tāng
Transforms Hot Phlegm as well as contributes to stopping cough.
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Jie Geng
Jie Geng

Platycodon roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Qīng Fèi Tāng
Opens the Lungs and dispurse Lung Qi, transforms Phlegm and benefits the throath. It also directs the rest of ingredients to the Lungs.
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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 Tāng
clears Lung Heat
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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 Tāng
Stops cough by descending Lung Qi.
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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 Qīng Fèi Tāng
Assists clearing Lung Heat, drains downward.
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Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi

Cape jasmine fruits

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Lungs, Sanjiao, San Jiao (Triple Burner)
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Qīng Fèi Tāng
Clears Heat, conducts Fire down.
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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 Tāng
Assists transforming Phlegm-Heat.
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Mai Dong
Mai Dong

Dwarf lilyturf roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Qīng Fèi Tāng
Nourish Lung Yin and generates Body Fluids.
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Tian Men Dong
Tian Men Dong

Chinese asparagus tubers

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used The dry tuber
Role in Qīng Fèi Tāng
Nourish Lung Yin and generates Body Fluids.
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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 Tāng
Removes Dampness from the Middle Burner.
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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 Tāng
Regulate Qi in the Middle Burner and remove Stagnation.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Qīng Fèi Tāng
Generate Qi and Blood
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Da Zao
Da Zao

Jujube dates

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Qīng Fèi Tāng
Generates Qi and Blood
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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 Tāng
Warms the Lungs to stop coughing.
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Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi

Schisandra berries

Temperature Warm
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe fruits
Role in Qīng Fèi Tāng
Astringes the Lungs and generates Body Fluids.
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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 Tāng
Harmonizes the ingredients of the formula. It also assists moistens the Lungs to stop coughing.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qīng Fèi Tāng

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

Contraindications

The formula is best suited for excess or mixed excess-deficiency patterns — the Yin-nourishing assistants make it appropriate when there's underlying dryness or fluid damage from prolonged Heat, but it's not for pure Yin-deficient dry cough without Phlegm-Heat.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Qīng Fèi 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.