Formula Formulas that dispel Summer-Heat and clear Heat

Qing Luo Yin

清络饮

Also known as:

Clear the Collaterals Drink , Clearing the Connecting Channels Decoction

Formula Composition

Jin Yin Hua
Jin Yin Hua
He Ye
He Ye
Bian Dou Hua
Bian Dou Hua
Xi Gua
Xi Gua
Si Gua Luo
Si Gua Luo
Dan Zhu Ye
Dan Zhu Ye
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Resolves Summer-Heat
  2. Clears the Lungs

Patterns Treated

Summer-Heat

Historical Origin

Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases (1798)

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Qing Luo Yin

Main Actions

Resolves Summer-Heat
Clears the Lungs

Key TCM Concepts

Qing Luo Yin is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Honeysuckle Flowers (Jin Yin Hua) and Lotus Leaves (He Ye) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1798, it belongs to the category of formulas that dispel Summer-Heat and clear Heat. Its main actions are: 1) resolves Summer-Heat and 2) clears the Lungs.

 

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 Luo Yin is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Summer-Heat. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as hyperthermia, heatstroke or rheumatic fever for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Summer-Heat

Common Applications

Hyperthermia Heatstroke Rheumatic fever

Ingredients in Qing Luo Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Qing Luo Yin and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Jin Yin Hua
Jin Yin Hua

Honeysuckle flowers

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried flower bud
Role in Qing Luo Yin
In general Jin Yin Hua's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Dispels Wind-Heat derived from an External pathogen. Expels Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner. Relieves Carbuncles."

In the context of Qing Luo Yin, it is used because it relieves Summer-Heat as well as clears Wind, Heat and Dampness, from the collaterals.
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He Ye
He Ye

Lotus leaves

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried leaf
Role in Qing Luo Yin
He Ye clears and cools Summer-Heat, facilitates the ascent of clear Yang, and is an important herb for treating head symptoms like dizziness, headache, and fuzziness due to Dampness obstructing the sensory orifices.
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Bian Dou Hua
Bian Dou Hua

Hyacinth bean flowers

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used The flowers, dried
Role in Qing Luo Yin
In general Bian Dou Hua's main actions are as follows: "Relieves Heat and Dampness. Invigorate the Spleen."

In the context of Qing Luo Yin, it is used because it clears and disperses Summer-Heat while strengthening the Spleen and harmonizing the Stomach.
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Xi Gua
Xi Gua

Watermelons

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Stomach, Heart
Parts Used The fruit
Role in Qing Luo Yin
In general Xi Gua's main actions are as follows: "Treats Summer-Heat and thirst. Brings on urination."

In the context of Qing Luo Yin, it is used because it relieves Summer-Heat, stops thirst, and generates fluids.
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Si Gua Luo
Si Gua Luo

Sponge gourds

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried vascular bundles of ripe fruit
Role in Qing Luo Yin
In general Si Gua Luo's main actions are as follows: "Removes obstructions in the Collaterals, promotes blood circulation and cools Blood, clears heat and detoxifies. Facilitate lactation."

In the context of Qing Luo Yin, it is used because it clears and vents the collaterals of the Lungs.
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Dan Zhu Ye
Dan Zhu Ye

Lophatherum herbs

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Small Intestine, Stomach
Parts Used Dried stem and leaf
Role in Qing Luo Yin
In general Dan Zhu Ye's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and aids thirst. Aids urination and drains Damp-Heat."

In the context of Qing Luo Yin, it is used because it clears the Heart and promotes the smooth functioning of the water pathways.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qing Luo Yin

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