Formula Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

San Jin Pai Shi Tang

三金排石汤

Also known as:

Discharge Stones Decoction , Three Gold to Discharge Stones Decoction

Formula Composition

Jin Qian Cao
Jin Qian Cao
Ji nei jin
Ji nei jin
Hai Jin Sha
Hai Jin Sha
Shi Wei
Shi Wei
Bian Xu
Bian Xu
Che Qian Zi
Che Qian Zi
Qu Mai
Qu Mai
Hua Shi
Hua Shi
Mu Tong
Mu Tong
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Discharge Gallstones
  2. Clear Damp-Heat and promote urination
  3. Circulate Qi and Blood and relieve painful urination

Patterns Treated

Phlegm in Kidneys or Gallbladder

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of San Jin Pai Shi Tang

Main Actions

Discharge Gallstones
Clear Damp-Heat and promote urination
Circulate Qi and Blood and relieve painful urination

Key TCM Concepts

San Jin Pai Shi Tang is a 9-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Gold Coin Herb (Jin Qian Cao), Chicken Gizzard Skins (Ji nei jin) and Japanese Climbing Fern Spores (Hai Jin Sha) as principal ingredients.

 

It belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness. Its main actions are: 1) discharge Gallstones and 2) clear Damp-Heat and promote urination.

 

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 San Jin Pai Shi Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Phlegm in Kidneys or Gallbladder. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as hepatic calculus, common bile duct stone or gallstones for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Phlegm in Kidneys or Gallbladder

Common Applications

Hepatic calculus Common Bile Duct Stone Gallstones Urinary system stones Kidney stones Acute cystitis

Ingredients in San Jin Pai Shi Tang

Detailed information about each herb in San Jin Pai Shi Tang and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Jin Qian Cao
Jin Qian Cao

Gold coin herb

Temperature Cool
Taste Salty, Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Gallbladder, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in San Jin Pai Shi Tang
In general Jin Qian Cao's main actions are as follows: "Drains Damp-Heat. Promotes urination. Cools Heat and disperses swellings. Cools Blood and dispels Toxicity."

In the context of San Jin Pai Shi Tang, it is used because it drains Damp-Heat, promotes urination, cools Heat, dispels toxicity and disperses swellings. .
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Ji nei jin
Ji nei jin

Chicken gizzard skins

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Spleen, Stomach, Small Intestine
Parts Used Lining of the chicken gizzard
Role in San Jin Pai Shi Tang
In general Ji nei jin's main actions are as follows: "Improves digestion and unblocks Food Stagnation. Dissolves stones in the urinary or biliary tract."

In the context of San Jin Pai Shi Tang, it is used because it soften the hardness and relieve painful urination.
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Hai Jin Sha
Hai Jin Sha

Japanese climbing fern spores

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried ripe spores
Role in San Jin Pai Shi Tang
In general Hai Jin Sha's main actions are as follows: "Promotes urination and clears Heat. Unblock painful urinary dysfunctions and expels stones. Clear Damp-Heat from the Spleen and reduces Edema and jaundice. "

In the context of San Jin Pai Shi Tang, it is used because it soften the hardness and relieve painful urination.
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Shi Wei
Shi Wei

Pyrrosia leaves

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Lungs
Parts Used Dried leaves
Role in San Jin Pai Shi Tang
In general Shi Wei's main actions are as follows: "Clears Damp-Heat, unblocks painful urinary dysfunction, clears urinary stones. Removes Heat and arrests bleeding. Clears the Lungs, expels Phlegm and stops coughing."

In the context of San Jin Pai Shi Tang, it is used because it promotes urination and relieve painful urination by draining Heat.
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Bian Xu
Bian Xu

Knotgrass

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder
Parts Used Aerial parts
Role in San Jin Pai Shi Tang
In general Bian Xu's main actions are as follows: "Expels Damp-Heat and encourages urination. Drains Dampness and stops itching. Kills parasites."

In the context of San Jin Pai Shi Tang, it is used because it promotes urination and relieves painful urination.
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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 San Jin Pai Shi Tang
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 San Jin Pai Shi Tang, it is used because it promotes urination and drain edema.
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Qu Mai
Qu Mai

Chinese pink herbs

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Heart, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried aerial part
Role in San Jin Pai Shi Tang
In general Qu Mai's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination and expels Damp-Heat. Dissolves Blood Stasis and assists blocked menstruation."

In the context of San Jin Pai Shi Tang, it is used because it circulates Blood and unblocks meridians. It also clears Damp-Heat.
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Hua Shi
Hua Shi

Talc

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Stomach
Parts Used The mineral itself
Role in San Jin Pai Shi Tang
In general Hua Shi's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination. Expels Damp-Heat from the Urinary Bladder. Dispels Summer Heat. Dries Dampness when applied topically."

In the context of San Jin Pai Shi Tang, it is used because it promotes urination and relieve painful urination. It also clears Summer-Heat and Damp-Heat.
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Mu Tong
Mu Tong

Akebia stems

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried stem
Role in San Jin Pai Shi Tang
In general Mu Tong's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination and clears Heat. Clears Heat and inflammation of the Heart. Promotes lactation. Moves and smoothes the flow of Blood. Used for painful obstruction associated with either Dampness, Blood Stagnation, Wind or Heat."

In the context of San Jin Pai Shi Tang, it is used because it directs Heat downward to be discharged through urination.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for San Jin Pai Shi 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, San Jin Pai Shi 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.