Formula Formulas that clear Blood-Heat

Qing Jing San

清经散

Also known as:

Clearing the Menses Powder

Formula Composition

Di Gu Pi
Di Gu Pi
Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi
Bai Shao
Bai Shao
Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang
Qing Hao
Qing Hao
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Huang Bo
Huang Bo
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King
Main ingredient

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clears Blood-Heat
  2. Stops bleeding

Patterns Treated

Heat in the Blood

Historical Origin

Fu Qing Zhu's Gynecology (1826 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Qing Jing San

Main Actions

Clears Blood-Heat
Stops bleeding

Key TCM Concepts

Qing Jing San is a 7-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Goji Tree Root Bark (Di Gu Pi) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1826 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Blood-Heat. Its main actions are: 1) clears Blood-Heat and 2) stops bleeding.

 

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 Jing San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Heat in the Blood. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as early menstruation or abnormal uterine bleeding for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Heat in the Blood

Common Applications

Early menstruation Abnormal uterine bleeding

Ingredients in Qing Jing San

Detailed information about each herb in Qing Jing San and their roles

Kings
Di Gu Pi
Di Gu Pi

Goji tree root bark

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried root bark
Role in Qing Jing San
In general Di Gu Pi's main actions are as follows: "Clears Yin Deficient Heat;. Clears Lung Heat and stops cough. Cools the Blood when there is reckless movement of Blood. Drains Fire when Kidney Water is unable to control Fire."

In the context of Qing Jing San, it is used because it clears Heat .
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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 Jing San
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 Jing San, it is used because it cools Blood and stops bleeding.
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Bai Shao
Bai Shao

White peony roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Qing Jing San
In general Bai Shao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood and preserves the Yin. Nourishes the Liver and assists in the smooth flow of Qi. Regulates the meridians and eases the pain."

In the context of Qing Jing San, it is used because it calms Blood to stops bleeding.
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Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang

Prepared rehmannia

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Qing Jing San
In general Shu Di huang's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Tonifies the Yin of the Kidneys."

In the context of Qing Jing San, it is used because it nourishes Blood.
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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 Jing San
In general Qing Hao's main actions are as follows: "Treats malaria. Treats summer Heat and clears symptoms of deficient Heat. Clears Blood Heat and stops bleeding."

In the context of Qing Jing San, it is used because it clears Heat.
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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 Qing Jing San
In general Fu Ling's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination and drains Dampness. Tonic to the Spleen/Stomach. Assists the Heart and calms the Spirit."

In the context of Qing Jing San, it is used because it drains Dampness.
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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 Qing Jing San
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 Qing Jing San, it is used because it drains Dampness.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qing Jing San

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