Formula Formulas that clear Heat from Deficiency

Qing Re Gu Jing Tang

清热固经汤

Also known as:

Clear Heat and Consolidate the Menses Decoction

Formula Composition

Huang Qin
Huang Qin
Di Huang
Di Huang
Di Gu Pi
Di Gu Pi
Di yu
Di yu
Gui Ban
Gui Ban
Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi
E Jiao
E Jiao
Ou Jie
Ou Jie
Mu Li ke
Mu Li ke
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
Zong Lu
Zong Lu
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clears Empty Heat
  2. Tonifies the Kidney Yin
  3. Stops bleeding
  4. Supplies Body Fluids

Patterns Treated

Heat in Uterus Blood, Heat in the Blood

Historical Origin

Chinese Medicine in Gynecology textbook (1988)

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Qing Re Gu Jing Tang

Main Actions

Clears Empty Heat
Tonifies the Kidney Yin
Stops bleeding
Supplies Body Fluids

Key TCM Concepts

Qing Re Gu Jing Tang is a 11-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin) and Unprepared Rehmannia (Sheng Di Huang) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1988, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat from Deficiency. Its main actions are: 1) clears Empty Heat and 2) tonifies the Kidney Yin.

 

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 Re Gu Jing Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Heat in Uterus Blood or Heat in the Blood. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as metrorrhagia or threatened miscarriage for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Heat in Uterus Blood
  • Heat in the Blood

Common Applications

Metrorrhagia Threatened miscarriage

Ingredients in Qing Re Gu Jing Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Qing Re Gu Jing Tang and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
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 Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Huang Qin clears Heat and excretes Fire. It prevents the Yang from rising in the Liver Channel. Together with Cape jasmine fruits, they treat irregular vaginal bleeding due to Liver Fire.
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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 Re Gu Jing Tang
Sheng Di Huang cools the Blood by clearing Heat. Together with Donkey-hide gelatin, they treat Heavy period due to Empty-Heat.
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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 Re Gu Jing Tang
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 Re Gu Jing Tang, it is used because it cools the Blood so as to stop bleeding by clears Empty-Heat due to Yin Deficiency.
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Di yu
Di yu

Sanguisorba roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver
Parts Used The dried root
Role in Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
In general Di yu's main actions are as follows: "Reduces Heat in the Blood, drains Damp-Heat and stops bleeding. Stops diarrhea. Applied topically it reduces inflammation and aids in wound healing."

In the context of Qing Re Gu Jing Tang, it is used because it Cools the Blood to stop bleeding. It also removes Toxic-Heat.
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Gui Ban
Gui Ban

Tortoise plastrons

Temperature Cool
Taste Salty, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Carapace and plastron
Role in Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Gui Ban sweet, salty, and cooling. Therefore it is able to sedate Liver Yang as well as cool Empty-Heat from Yin Deficiency.
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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 Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Zhi Zi clears Heat and Fire, cools the Blood, eliminates irritability, relieves toxicity and stops bleeding by astringing. Together with Baikal skullcap root, they treat irregular vaginal bleeding due to Liver Fire.
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E Jiao
E Jiao

Donkey-hide gelatin

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Solid glue prepared from the dried or fresh skin of donkeys
Role in Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
In general E Jiao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies and nourishes Blood. Stops bleeding. Moistens and lubricates Yin."

In the context of Qing Re Gu Jing Tang, it is used because it tonifies the Blood, nourishes the Blood and stops bleeding.
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Ou Jie
Ou Jie

Lotus roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome node
Role in Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Ou Jie stops bleeding by astringing the leakage of Blood. It also clears Blood Stagnation and clear Blood Heat.
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Mu Li ke
Mu Li ke

Oyster shells

Temperature Cold
Taste Salty
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Gallbladder, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used The shell
Role in Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
Mu Li ke calms the Liver by benefiting the Yin and anchoring Floating Yang. It also prevents leakage of Body Fluids and removes Stagnation.
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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 Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
In general Gan Cao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs."

In the context of Qing Re Gu Jing Tang, it is used because it harmonizes the actions of all other herbs of the formula.
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Zong Lu
Zong Lu

Windmill palm bark

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried petiole
Role in Qing Re Gu Jing Tang
In general Zong Lu's main actions are as follows: "Stops bleeding"

In the context of Qing Re Gu Jing Tang, it is used because it stops bleeding by astringing Blood leakage.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qing Re Gu Jing Tang

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 Re Gu Jing 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.