Formula Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

Qing Wen Bai Du Yin

清瘟败毒饮

Also known as:

Clear Epidemics and Overcome Toxicity Drink

Formula Composition

Shi Gao
Shi Gao
Zhi Mu
Zhi Mu
Di Huang
Di Huang
Huang Lian
Huang Lian
Shui Niu Jiao
Shui Niu Jiao
Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi
Huang Qin
Huang Qin
Chi Shao
Chi Shao
Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi
Jie Geng
Jie Geng
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
Xuan Shen
Xuan Shen
Lian Qiao
Lian Qiao
Dan Zhu Ye
Dan Zhu Ye
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistant
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Drains Fire
  2. Resolves Toxicity
  3. Dries Dampness

Historical Origin

Achievements Regarding Epidemic Rashes (1794 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Qing Wen Bai Du Yin

Main Actions

Drains Fire
Resolves Toxicity
Dries Dampness

Key TCM Concepts

Qing Wen Bai Du Yin is a 14-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Gypsum (Shi Gao) and Anemarrhena Rhizomes (Zhi Mu) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1794 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity. Its main actions are: 1) drains Fire and 2) resolves Toxicity.

 

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.

 

From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as meningitis, encephalitis b or measles encephalitis for instance.

Ingredients in Qing Wen Bai Du Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Qing Wen Bai Du Yin and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Shi Gao
Shi Gao

Gypsum

Temperature Cold
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used The mineral itself
Role in Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
Shi Gao clears Heat from the Qi level according to the Four Level Theory. It especially clears the Heat in the Stomach, which is the Sea of foods and drinks. Once the Stomach Heat are gone, the body Heat can be reduced. It also helps to increase Body Fluids.
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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 Wen Bai Du Yin
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 Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it clears Heat from the Qi level according to the Four Level Theory.
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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 Wen Bai Du Yin
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 Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it clears Heat from the blood level according to the Four Levels Theory.
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Huang Lian
Huang Lian

Goldthread rhizomes

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
In general Huang Lian's main actions are as follows: "Expels Damp-Heat especially in the Lower Burner. Eliminates Fire toxicity especially when there is associated Dampness. Acts as a sedative by eliminating Heart Fire. Eliminates Stomach Fire. Expel parasites"

In the context of Qing Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it opens the Triple Burner by clearing Toxic-Heat.
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Shui Niu Jiao
Shui Niu Jiao

Water buffalo horns

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Salty
Organ Affinity Stomach, Heart, Liver
Parts Used The horn, as a powder or as thin scrapes
Role in Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
In general Shui Niu Jiao's main actions are as follows: "Cools the Blood, drains Fire and stops reckless movement of Blood. Clears Heat and Fire and stops tremors and convulsions. Cools Fire and expels toxins."

In the context of Qing Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it clears Heat from the blood level according to the Four Levels Theory.
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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 Wen Bai Du Yin
In general Zhi Zi's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and calms spirit. Drains Damp-Heat affecting the Liver and Gallbladder. Clears Heat in the Blood and stops bleeding. Anti-inflammatory."

In the context of Qing Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it opens the Triple Burner by clearing Toxic-Heat.
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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 Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
In general Huang Qin's main actions are as follows: "Expels Heat and Dampness. Clears Upper Burner Heat, especially of the Lung. Clears Heat and stops reckless movement of Blood. Clears pathogenic Heat which is upsetting the fetus. Cools the Liver, reducing Liver Yang rising syndrome."

In the context of Qing Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it opens the Triple Burner by clearing Toxic-Heat.
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Chi Shao
Chi Shao

Red peony roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Liver
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
In general Chi Shao's main actions are as follows: "Moves Blood, relieves pain and reduces swelling. Cools the Blood and the Liver."

In the context of Qing Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it clears Heat from the blood level according to the Four Levels Theory.
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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 Wen Bai Du Yin
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 Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it clears Heat from the blood level according to the Four Levels Theory.
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Jie Geng
Jie Geng

Platycodon roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
In general Jie Geng's main actions are as follows: "Opens the Lungs and smoothes the flow of Lung Qi. Expels Phlegm and pus from the Lungs and throat, can be used for either Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat according to the other herbs in the formula. Directs the actions of other herbs to the Upper Burner. "

In the context of Qing Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it has an ascending action that direct the actions of the other ingredients upward.
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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 Wen Bai Du Yin
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 Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it clears Heat from the Qi level according to the Four Level Theory.
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Xuan Shen
Xuan Shen

Ningpo figwort roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
In general Xuan Shen's main actions are as follows: "Expels true or Internal Heat and cools the Blood. Tonifies the Yin. Reduces inflammations and drains Fire toxicity. Reduces hard nodules, especially associated with the lymph."

In the context of Qing Wen Bai Du Yin, it is used because it clears Heat from the blood level according to the Four Levels Theory.
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Lian Qiao
Lian Qiao

Forsythia fruits

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried fruit
Role in Qing Wen Bai Du Yin
Lian Qiao when combined with Ningpo figwort root, resolves Toxicity and disperses Fire roaming throughout the body.
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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 Wen Bai Du Yin
Dan Zhu Ye clears Heat from the Qi level according to the Four Level Theory. It also has an ascending action that direct the actions of the other ingredients upward.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qing Wen Bai Du Yin

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

Contraindications

Contraindicated for patients with Yang Deficiency or Spleen and Stomach Deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Qing Wen Bai Du 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.