Formula

Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan

Trichosanthis Seed Formula | 清气化痰丸

Also known as:

Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill , Pinellia Rectify Qi Formula

Actions

Clears Heat, Transforms Phlegm, Directs Rebellious Qi downwards, Alleviates cough

Category

Formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm

Key Ingredients

Dan Nan Xing

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Ingredients in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan

Detailed information about each herb in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan and their roles

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Dan Nan Xing
Dan Nan Xing

Arisaema with bile

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used The rhizome
Role in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
In general Dan Nan Xing's main actions are as follows: "To clear Heat and resolve Phlegm, dispel Wind and stop convulsions"

In the context of Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan, it is used because it is a powerful substance for treating blockages caused by a combination of Fire and Phlegm.
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 Qi Hua Tan Wan
Huang Qin works together with Snake gourd seeds (Gua Lou Ren), the other assistant of this formula, to drain Lung Fire while transforming and clearing Phlegm-Heat. They markedly reinforce the actions of the key ingredient (Arisaema with bile).
Gua Lou Ren
Gua Lou Ren

Snake gourd seeds

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Stomach, Large Intestine, Lungs
Parts Used The seeds, dried
Role in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
In general Gua Lou Ren's main actions are as follows: "Cools and nourishes the Lungs. Regulates the Qi in the chest. Used externally, it assists the healing of Phlegm-Heat induced sores and abscesses. Moistens the Intestines."
Zhi Shi
Zhi Shi

Immature Bitter Oranges

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent, Sour
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine
Parts Used Dried unripe fruit
Role in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Zhi Shi work together with Tangerine peel (Chen Pi), another assistant herb here, to regulate the Qi, dispelling the focal distention and dissipating the clumps of Phlegm.
Chen Pi
Chen Pi

Tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the ripe fruit
Role in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
In general Chen Pi's main actions are as follows: "Warms the Spleen and regulates the Middle Burner Qi. Dries Dampness and disperses Phlegm from the Lungs and Middle Burner. Reduces the potential for Stagnation caused by tonifying herbs."
Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Fu Ling works together with Crow-dipper rhizome (Ban Xia) and Apricot seeds (Xing Ren), two other assistants in this formula, to facilitate the flow of Qi in the Lungs.
Ban Xia
Ban Xia

Crow-dipper rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome and tuber
Role in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
Ban Xia strongly assists the key ingredient (Arisaema with bile) in expelling the Phlegm that has already formed.
Xing Ren
Xing Ren

Apricot seeds

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan
In general Xing Ren's main actions are as follows: "Stops cough and wheezing caused by either Heat or Cold. Lubricates the Intestines and relieves constipation."

Usage & Safety

How to use this formula and important safety information

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

It clears the Lungs and resolving Phlegm. It is primarily used for Lung Heat with symptoms such as cough, abundant yellow and thick phlegm, and chest fullness and discomfort.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, children and those with allergy body type, weak constitution as well as Cold in Stomach and Spleen should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm

Main Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Directs Rebellious Qi downwards
  • Stops coughing

Formula Origin

Investigations of Medical Formulas (1584 AD)

Formula Description

Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan is a 8-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Arisaema With Bile (Dan Nan Xing) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1584 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat and transform Phlegm. Its main actions are: 1) clears Heat and 2) transforms Phlegm.

 

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 Qi Hua Tan Wan is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Lung Heat, Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs or Phlegm-Heat. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as pneumonia, chronic bronchitis or bronchiectasis for instance.