Formula Formulas that clear Heat from the Organs

Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin

辛夷清肺饮

Also known as:

Magnolia Flower Drink to Clear the Lungs

Formula Composition

Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua
Huang Qin
Huang Qin
Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi
Mai Dong
Mai Dong
Bai He
Bai He
Shi Gao
Shi Gao
Zhi Mu
Zhi Mu
Pi Pa Ye
Pi Pa Ye
Sheng Ma
Sheng Ma
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Spreads Lung Qi
  2. Clears Heat
  3. Unblocks the orifices (specifically the nose)

Patterns Treated

Toxic-Heat Stagnation, Toxic-Heat

Historical Origin

Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine (1617)

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin

Main Actions

Spreads Lung Qi
Clears Heat
Unblocks the orifices (specifically the nose)

Key TCM Concepts

Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin is a 10-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Biond’S Magnolia Flowers (Xin Yi Hua) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1617, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat from the Organs. Its main actions are: 1) spreads Lung Qi and 2) clears Heat.

 

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 Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Toxic-Heat Stagnation or Toxic-Heat. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as nasal polyps, sinusitis or rhinitis for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Toxic-Heat Stagnation
  • Toxic-Heat

Common Applications

Nasal polyps Sinusitis Rhinitis Atrophic rhinitis Allergic rhinitis Chronic cough Chronic bronchitis

Ingredients in Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin

Detailed information about each herb in Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua

Biond’s magnolia flowers

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried flower bud
Role in Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
In general Xin Yi Hua's main actions are as follows: "Releases the Exterior and dispels Wind-Cold. Relieves nasal congestion."

In the context of Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it disperses Wind and unblocks the nose.
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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 Xin Yi Qing Fei 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 Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it clear Toxic-Heat.
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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 Xin Yi Qing Fei 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 Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it clear Toxic-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 Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Mai Dong enhances the Yin and moisten the Lungs so as to offset damage to the Lung Yin caused by the drying herbs in the formula and the stagnant Heat inherent in this disorder. Dwarf lilyturf root and Lily bulb work together for this purpose.
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Bai He
Bai He

Lily bulbs

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs
Parts Used Dried fleshly scale leaves of the bulb
Role in Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Bai He enhances the Yin and moisten the Lungs so as to offset damage to the Lung Yin caused by the drying herbs in the formula and the stagnant Heat inherent in this disorder. Dwarf lilyturf root and Lily bulb work together for this purpose.
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Shi Gao
Shi Gao

Gypsum

Temperature Cold
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used The mineral itself
Role in Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
In general Shi Gao's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and drains Fire. Clears Lung Heat. Relieves thirst and restlessness. Clears Stomach Heat."

In the context of Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it clear Toxic-Heat.
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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 Xin Yi Qing Fei 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 Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it clear Toxic-Heat.
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Pi Pa Ye
Pi Pa Ye

Loquat leaves

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried leaves
Role in Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Pi Pa Ye clarifies and descends, thus directing the Lung Qi downward and enabling the it to spread. Loquat leaf and Bugbane rhizome works together to regulates Qi flow in the Upper bodyso that the turbid Qi descends and the clear Qi rises.
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Sheng Ma
Sheng Ma

Bugbane rhizomes

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin
Sheng Ma raises the clear Yang and clears Toxic-Heat. Loquat leaf and Bugbane rhizome works together to regulates Qi flow in the Upper bodyso that the turbid Qi descends and the clear Qi rises.
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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 Xin Yi Qing Fei 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 Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin, it is used because it harmonizing the formula, clearing Heat, and resolving Toxicity.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Xin Yi Qing Fei 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, Xin Yi Qing Fei 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.