Formula Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin

清心莲子饮

Also known as:

Clear the Heart Drink with Lotus Seed

Formula Composition

Lian Zi
Lian Zi
Huang Qin
Huang Qin
Di Gu Pi
Di Gu Pi
Mai Dong
Mai Dong
Che Qian Zi
Che Qian Zi
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Huang Qi
Huang Qi
Ren Shen
Ren Shen
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clears the Heart
  2. Augments the Qi and Yin
  3. Stops turbid painful urinary dribbling

Patterns Treated

Heart Fire blazing, Kidneys And Heart Not Harmonized

Historical Origin

Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People in the Taiping Era (1107 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin

Main Actions

Clears the Heart
Augments the Qi and Yin
Stops turbid painful urinary dribbling

Key TCM Concepts

Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin is a 9-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Lotus Seeds (Lian Zi) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1107 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat from the Organs. Its main actions are: 1) clears the Heart and 2) augments the Qi and 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 Xin Lian Zi Yin is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Heart Fire blazing or Kidneys And Heart Not Harmonized. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as chronic nephritis, chronic prostatitis or chyluria for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Heart Fire blazing
  • Kidneys And Heart Not Harmonized

Common Applications

Chronic nephritis Chronic prostatitis Chyluria Myocarditis Nervous exhaustion Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Ingredients in Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Lian Zi
Lian Zi

Lotus seeds

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Spleen
Parts Used Dried ripe seed
Role in Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
In general Lian Zi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Spleen, stops diarrhea. Strengthens the Kidneys, reinforces Essence. Nourishes the Blood and calms the mind."

In the context of Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin, it is used because it clears Heart Fire, augments Qi and Yin, drains Damp-Heat, and stops leakage.
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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 Xin Lian Zi 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 Xin Lian Zi Yin, it is used because it strengthens the power of the key herb to clear 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 Xin Lian Zi Yin
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 Xin Lian Zi Yin, it is used because it strengthens the power of the key herb to clear Heat..
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Mai Dong
Mai Dong

Dwarf lilyturf roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
In general Mai Dong's main actions are as follows: "Replenishes Yin Essence and promotes secretions. Lubricates and nourishes the Stomach. Soothes the Lung. Nourishes the Heart."

In the context of Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin, it is used because it clears the Heat and tranquillizes the Heart by nourishing the Yin.
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Che Qian Zi
Che Qian Zi

Plantain seeds

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
In general Che Qian Zi's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination and clears Heat. Stops diarrhea by expelling water through urination. Brightens the eyes, used in combination either for Deficiency or Heat. Reduces inflammation of infections. Arrests cough and expectorates Phlegm."

In the context of Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin, it is used because it promotes urination and separates Heat from Dampness.
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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 Xin Lian Zi Yin
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 Xin Lian Zi Yin, it is used because it promotes urination and separates Heat from Dampness.
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Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
In general Huang Qi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Wei Qi and stops perspiration. Tonifies the Spleen Qi and the Yang Qi of the Earth Element. Tonifies the Qi and Blood. Expels pus and assists in the healing of wounds. Helps to regulate water metabolism in the body and reduce edema."

In the context of Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin, it is used because it augments the Qi and strengthens the body's transformative potential.
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Ren Shen
Ren Shen

Ginseng

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin
In general Ren Shen's main actions are as follows: "Very strongly tonifies the Qi. Tonifies the Lungs and Spleen. Assists the body in the secretion of Fluids and stops thirst. Strengthens the Heart and calms the Shen (mind/spirit)."

In the context of Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin, it is used because it augments the Qi and strengthens the body's transformative potential.
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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 Xin Lian Zi 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 Xin Lian Zi Yin, it is used because it harmonizes the many different actions of the formula.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qing Xin Lian Zi 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 Xin Lian Zi 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.