Formula Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan

银翘解毒丸

Also known as:

Lonicera & Forsythia Detox Combination

Formula Composition

Jin Yin Hua
Jin Yin Hua
Lian Qiao
Lian Qiao
Bo He
Bo He
Niu Bang Zi
Niu Bang Zi
Jing Jie
Jing Jie
Dan Dou Chi
Dan Dou Chi
Dan Zhu Ye
Dan Zhu Ye
Jie Geng
Jie Geng
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Clear Heat by releasing the Exterior
  2. Clears the Toxic-Heat

Patterns Treated

Wind-Heat invading the Lungs, Wind-Heat, Toxic-Heat

Historical Origin

(Modern TCM formula)

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan

Main Actions

Clear Heat by releasing the Exterior
Clears the Toxic-Heat

Key TCM Concepts

Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan is a 9-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Honeysuckle Flowers (Jin Yin Hua) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in Modern TCM formula, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity. Its main actions are: 1) clear Heat by releasing the Exterior and 2) clears the Toxic-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 Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Wind-Heat invading the Lungs, Wind-Heat or Toxic-Heat. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as common cold, flu or influenza for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Wind-Heat invading the Lungs
  • Wind-Heat
  • Toxic-Heat

Common Applications

Common cold Flu Influenza Pediatric ear infection Tonsillitis Chickenpox Rubella Measles Hives

Ingredients in Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan

Detailed information about each herb in Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Jin Yin Hua
Jin Yin Hua

Honeysuckle flowers

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried flower bud
Role in Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Jin Yin Hua releases the Exterior with its pungent and cool properties, and clears Heat to Detoxify, but also possess aromatic qualities that dispel foulness. This addresses the characteristic of warm diseases often being accompanied by foul and turbid Qi, while also releasing the pathogenic factors from the Defensive Qi level.
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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 Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Lian Qiao releases the Exterior with its pungent and cool properties, and clears Heat to Detoxify, but also possess aromatic qualities that dispel foulness. This addresses the characteristic of warm diseases often being accompanied by foul and turbid Qi, while also releasing the pathogenic factors from the Defensive Qi level.
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Bo He
Bo He

Wild mint

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Bo He is pungent and cool, so as to disperse Wind-Heat as well as clear the head and eyes. It also detoxifies and soothes the throat.
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Niu Bang Zi
Niu Bang Zi

Greater burdock fruits

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Niu Bang Zi is pungent and cool, so as to disperse Wind-Heat as well as clear the head and eyes. It also detoxifies and soothes the throat.
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Jing Jie
Jing Jie

Japanese catnip

Temperature Neutral
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Aerial portion and flowers, or the spikes only (in which case it is called Jing Jie Sui)
Role in Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Jing Jie is pungent and slightly warm. It assists the chief herbs in dispersing the Exterior pathogens and releasing Heat to the outside. Although this herb is slightly warm, it is pungent but not harsh, warm but not drying, and when combined with the other pungent and cool herbs, they enhance the power of dispersing and releasing the Exterior.
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Dan Dou Chi
Dan Dou Chi

Fermented soybeans

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Fermented preparation obtain from the ripe bean
Role in Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Dan Dou Chi is pungent and slightly warm. It assists the chief herbs in dispersing the Exterior pathogens and releasing Heat to the outside. Although this herb is slightly warm, it is pungent but not harsh, warm but not drying, and when combined with the other pungent and cool herbs, they enhance the power of dispersing and releasing the Exterior.
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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 Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
In general Dan Zhu Ye's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and aids thirst. Aids urination and drains Damp-Heat."

In the context of Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan, it is used because it clears Heat from the Upper Burner.
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Jie Geng
Jie Geng

Platycodon roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
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 Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan, it is used because it disperses the Lung Qi and stops coughing.
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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 Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan
Gan Cao harmonizes the formula, protects the Stomach, and soothes the Middle Burner, while also working with Platycodon root to clear and benefit the throat.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan

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

Contraindications

Should not be used for common cold due to Wind-Cold.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.