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Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang

Eriobotrya and Ophiopogon Combination | 清燥救肺汤

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Clear Dryness and Rescue the Lungs Decoction

Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang

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Clears dryness, Moistens the Lungs

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Formulas that disperse Dryness and moisten

Key Ingredients

Sang Ye

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Ingredients in Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang

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Sang Ye
Sang Ye

Mulberry leaves

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried leaves
Role in Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Sang Ye clears and disperses Dryness from the Lungs. It is said that the Mulberry leaves capture the Metal Qi of Autumn as they stay in the mulberry tree until after a frost.
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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 Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Shi Gao clears Heat from the Lung and Stomach Channels so as to relieve thirst. It is used to counterbalance the spreading action of the key herb.
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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 Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Mai Dong is sweet and cooling. It supports Body Fluids generating so as to nourish the Yin. It also assists the key herb in protecting the Yin and the Lungs from Heat Dryness invasion.
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E Jiao
E Jiao

Donkey-hide gelatin

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Solid glue prepared from the dried or fresh skin of donkeys
Role in Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
E Jiao moistens the Lungs and nourish the Lung Yin. It harmonizes the Heat-clearing and Lung Qi-disseminating actions of the other ingredients with a moistening action.
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Hei Zhi Ma
Hei Zhi Ma

Black sesame seeds

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried seeds
Role in Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Hei Zhi Ma moistens the Lungs and nourish the Lung Yin. It harmonizes the Heat-clearing and Lung Qi-disseminating actions of the other ingredients with a moistening action.
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Xing Ren
Xing Ren

Apricot seeds

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
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."

In the context of Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang, it is used because it moistens the Lungs and also directs the Lung Qi to go downwards. .
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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 Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang
In general Pi Pa Ye's main actions are as follows: "Expels hot phlegm in the Lungs and redirects rebellious Lung Qi. Cools stomach Heat and redirects rebellious Stomach Qi. Relieves cough and vomiting."

In the context of Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang, it is used because it moistens the Lungs and also directs the Lung Qi to go downwards.
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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 Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Ren Shen tonifies Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner. It supports the 'mother' (Spleen) in order to benefit the 'child' (Lungs). Glehnia roots or Crown prince ginseng are often used to replace Ginseng as they are less expensive, but also they nourish the Lung Yin directly and tonifies Qi in the Middle Burner.
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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 Zao Jiu Fei Tang
Gan Cao harmonizes the actions of the other herbs in the formula. It also tonifies Qi and harmonizes the Middle Burner. It supports the 'mother' (Spleen) in order to benefit the 'child' (Lungs).
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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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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, and those with liver disease 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

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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 disperse Dryness and moisten

Main Actions

  • Clears dryness
  • Moistens the Lungs

Formula Origin

Precepts for Physicians (1658 AD)

Formula Description

Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang is a 9-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Mulberry Leaves (Sang Ye) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1658 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that disperse Dryness and moisten. Its main actions are: 1) clears dryness and 2) moistens the Lungs.

 

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 Zao Jiu Fei Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Dry-Heat or Dry-Fire or Lung Yin Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as influenza, acute bronchitis or chronic bronchitis for instance.