Qing Fei Tang 清肺汤
Clear the Lung Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Wan Bing Hui Chun (Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases), by Gong Ting Xian (1587 CE)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Scutellaria baicalensis | 5 grams | |
Gardenia jasminoides | 2 grams | |
Prunus armeniaca | 2 grams | |
Fritillaria thunbergii | 3 grams | |
Phyllostachys. bambusoides | 2 grams | |
Morus alba | 5 grams | |
Platycodon grandiflorum | 3 grams | |
Ophiopogon japonicus | 2 grams | |
Asparagus cochinchinensis | 2 grams | |
Angelica sinensis | 3 grams | |
Glycyrrhiza uralensis | 1 gram | |
Citrus reticulata | 3 grams | |
Poria cocos | 3 grams | |
Schisandra chinensis | 2 grams | |
Zingiber officinalis | ½ gram | |
Ziziphus jujuba | 2 pieces |
Preparation:
Decoction
Function:
Clears Heat and Phlegm, Strengthens the Lungs, Stops Cough
Use:
Lung Heat causing Lung Yin deficiency
1. Chronic Cough with thick, sticky Phlegm
2. Chronic Bronchitis
3. Laryngitis
4. Tonsillitis
5. Bronchial Asthma
6. Cardiac Asthma
7. Pneumonia
8. Bronchiectasis
9. Tuberculosis
10. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Dose:
The above is divided into 3 doses to be taken over the course of a day
Cautions:
1. Not used in acute conditions (such as Cold and Influenza)
2. Caution in those with a weak or sensitive digestive system
Modifications:
1. For Dry Cough, used Fritillaria Chuan Bei Mu in place of Zhe Bei Mu and increase the dose of Asparagus Tian Men Dong and Ophiopogon Mai Men Dong.
2. Severe Sore Throat, remove Dang Gui and add Anemarrhena Zhi Mu and Isatis Ban Lan Gen
3. With Qi deficiency, add Astragalus Huang Qi
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Herb categories: Asparagus officinalis, Chen Pi (Tanergine peel), Da Zao (Jujube), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica), Gan Cao (Licorice), Huang Qin (Scutellaria), Jie Geng (Platycodon), Ku Xing Ren (Bitter Apricot), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon), Poria, Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry bark), Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger), Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra), Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillaria), Zhi Zi (Gardenia fruit), Zhu Ru (Bamboo shavings)
