Prescriptions
Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang
(Clearing Qi and Resolving Phlegm Decoction)
Dan Nan Xing Rhizoma Arisaematis praeparata 12 g
Gua Lou Fructus Trichosanthis 9 g
Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis 9 g
Zhi Shi Fructus Citri aurantii immaturus 9 g
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatate 9 g
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 9 g
Xing Ren Semen Pruni armeniacae 9 g
Fa Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 12 g
Explanation
This is the typical formula to resolve Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs at the Qi Level in the course of a
febrile disease.
- Nan Xing, Gua Lou and Ban Xia resolve Phlegm.
- Huang Qin clears Lung-Heat.
- Zhi Shi and Xing Ren restore the descending of Lung-Heat.
- Chen Pi and Fu Ling assist the other herbs to resolve Phlegm.
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang Jia Zhi Shi
(Small Sinking [Qi of the] Chest Decoction plus Fructus Citri Aurantii Immaturus)
Huang Lian Rhizoma Coptidis 6 g
Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 12 g
Gua Lou Fructus Trichosanthis 30 g
Zhi Shi Fructus Citri aurantii immaturus 9 g
Explanation
This formula, which is derived from the book "Differentiation of Warm Diseases" by Wu Ju
Tong, is specific for Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs at the Qi level. Compared to the previous one,
this formula is used when Heat is more evident and when there is a pronounced feeling of