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Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan

Lonicera & Forsythia Detox Combination | 银翘解毒丸

Also known as:

Yin Qiao Detoxification Pills

Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan

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Clears Wind-Heat by releasing the Exterior, Clears Toxic-Heat

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Formulas that clear Heat and resolve toxicity

Key Ingredients

Jin Yin Hua

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Ingredients in Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan

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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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Usage & Safety

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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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Modern Usage

With its pungent and cooling properties, this formula is designed to release the Exterior, dispel Wind, clear Heat, and eliminate Toxins. It soothes the throat, alleviates thirst, and helps to diffuse Lung Qi, effectively addressing symptoms like fever, headache, cough, dry mouth, and sore throat. Similar to Yin Qiao San, the primary herbs in this formula are Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle) and Lian Qiao (Forsythia), but Yin Qiao Jie Du Wan (Yin Qiao Detoxification Pills) is known for its stronger Heat-clearing and detoxifying capabilities. In traditional Chinese medicine, this formula is widely used in hospitals during pandemic outbreaks and the cold and flu season.

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

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 resolve toxicity

Main Actions

  • Clear Heat by releasing the Exterior
  • Clears the Toxic-Heat

Formula Origin

(Modern TCM formula)

Formula Description

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.