Patent Remedy
Qing Fei Yi Huo Pian
(Clearing the Lungs and Eliminating Fire Tablet)
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Da Huang Rhizoma Rhei
Shan Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae jasminoidis
Tian Hua Fen Radix Trichosanthis
Jie Geng Radix Platycodi grandiflori
Zhi Mu Radix Anemarrhenae asphodeloidis
Qian Hu Radix Peucedani
Ku Shen Radix Sophorae flavescentisExplanation
This remedy clears Lung-Fire by moving downwards. It is suitable for acute constipation from
Fire in the Lungs and Intestines during a febrile disease, corresponding to either the
Bright-Yang-Organ pattern within the 6 Stages, or the Intestine-Dry-Heat pattern within the 4
Levels.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Red tongue with a very dry yellow or
even black coating.
Qi
Stagnation of Liver-Qi
Clinical Manifestations
Constipation with stools shaped like pebbles but not dry, desire to open the bowels but difficulty
in doing so, belching, abdominal distension, irritability.
Tongue: may be of a normal colour or slightly Red on the sides.
Pulse: Wiry. It may be Wiry only on the left side.
Treatment Principle
Pacify the Liver, regulate Qi, make Qi descend, eliminate stagnation.
Acupuncture