Formula Formulas that clear Heat from Deficiency

Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang

青蒿鳖甲汤

Also known as:

Sweet Wormwood and Soft -Shelled Turtle Shell Decoction , Sweet Wormwood and Tortoise Shell Combination，

Formula Composition

Bie Jia
Bie Jia
Qing Hao
Qing Hao
Di Huang
Di Huang
Zhi Mu
Zhi Mu
Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistant
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Nourishes the Yin
  2. Clears Heat

Patterns Treated

Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency, Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency

Historical Origin

Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases (1798 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang

Main Actions

Nourishes the Yin
Clears Heat

Key TCM Concepts

Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang is a 5-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Softshell Turtle Shells (Bie Jia) and Sweet Wormwood Herbs (Qing Hao) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1798 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat from Deficiency. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes the Yin and 2) clears Heat.

 

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 Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency or Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as lupus, chronic pyelonephritis or pulmonary tuberculosis for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Empty-Heat or Fire caused by Yin Deficiency
  • Empty-Heat caused by Yin Deficiency

Common Applications

Lupus Chronic pyelonephritis Pulmonary tuberculosis Renal tuberculosis

Ingredients in Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Bie Jia
Bie Jia

Softshell turtle shells

Temperature Neutral
Taste Salty
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Carapace
Role in Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Bie Jia directly enters the Yin to enrich it and reduce the fever from Deficiency. Unlike other more Yin-enriching herbs, this substance is able to enter the Collaterals and actively clear Heat from the deepest Yin aspect of the body.
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Qing Hao
Qing Hao

Sweet wormwood herbs

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
Qing Hao clears the Heat and expels it from the body. It enters the Yin aspects of the body with the guidance of Bie Jia (Softshell Turtle Shell) and clears Heat there.
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Di Huang
Di Huang

Unprepared Rehmannia

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
In general Sheng Di Huang's main actions are as follows: "Expels Heat by Cooling Blood. Tonifies Yin by promoting Fluid production. Soothes the Heart by calming Blazing Fire. Cools and nourishes."

In the context of Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang, it is used because it nourishes the Yin and clears Heat from Deficiency.
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Zhi Mu
Zhi Mu

Anemarrhena rhizomes

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
In general Zhi Mu's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and Fire from the Qi level. Clears Heat and Fire from the Lung and Stomach. Clears Heat and tonifies the Yin."

In the context of Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang, it is used because it nourishes the Yin and clears Heat from Deficiency.
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Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi

Mudan peony bark

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Root barks
Role in Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang
In general Mu Dan Pi's main actions are as follows: "Cools the Blood, activates Blood circulation and resolves Blood stasis."

In the context of Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang, it is used because it drains Heat from the Yin and assists the king herbs in venting and dispersing the Heat.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang

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

Contraindications

Contraindicated in the early stages of a Heat pathogen disease, when the pathogenic influence is still in the Exterior, and also in cases with spasms or convulsions.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.