Xiao Qing Long Tang 小青龙汤
Shoseiryuto (Japan)
So Cheong Ryong Tang (Korea)
Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Ephedra sinica | ||
Cinnamomum cassia | ||
Zingiber officinale | ||
Asarum heterotropoides | ||
Schisandra chinensis | ||
Paeonia lactiflora | ||
Pinellia ternata | ||
Glycyrrhiza uralensis | 9 grams ea. |
Preparation:
Prepared as a deoction; also in powders or pills
Function:
Clears Wind-Cold, transform congested fluids, Warm Lungs, Lowers Qi
Use:
Fever and Chills without Sweating, Coughing, copious sputum or hard-to-expectorate phlegm, chest oppression, heaviness of the body, white and moist tongue coat with a superficial pulse.
1. Common Cold or Influenza
2. Acute Bronchitis or acute exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
3. Asthma with excess clear or white hard-to-clear mucus
4. Allergic Rhinitis
5. Upper Respiratory tract infection
Dose:
The above is taken in 3 doses over the course of the day.
In Powder or Pills in doses of 6–9 grams, 2–3 times daily.
Comment:
This is commonly used for Asthma and Bronchitis in modern clinic.
Cautions:
1. Not used long-term (it is a medium-strength formula)
2. Not used in Heat conditions
3. Not used for Cough due to Yin deficiency or Hemoptysis
4. Hypertension
Modifications:
1. Usully the dose of Asarum and dried Ginger is reduced to 3 grams due to their very heating nature. In cases of extreme Cold, the recommneded dose may still be used.
2. Likewise, Ephedra can often be used in a lower dose of 4.5–6 grams.
3. For Cough and Wheeizng with Heatand Irritability, add Gypsum. This makes Xiao Qing Long Jia Shi Gao Tang.
Similar Formulas:
1. Da Qing Long Tang (Major Bluegreen Dragon Decoction)
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ASTHMA:
–Efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine decoctions combined with conventional therapy for pediatric asthma: a network meta-analysis.
–Integrative Single-Cell Transcriptomics and Network Pharmacology Analysis of Xiao Qing Long Tang in Pediatric Cough-Variant Asthma.
–Xiao Qing Long Tang ameliorates neutrophil extracellular trap-dendritic cells-T helper 17 cell axis in Neutrophilic Asthma.
–The association between the use of Shoseiryuto and reduction in intravenous steroid dose among adult inpatients with asthma exacerbation: A national database study in Japan.
–Network pharmacology analysis and experimental validation of Xiao-Qing-Long-Tang’s therapeutic effects against neutrophilic asthma.
ALLERGIC RHINITIS:
–Xiao-Qing-Long-Tang alleviates allergic rhinitis by inhibiting M1 macrophage polarization and modulating the TRPV1 channel.
–Xiao-qing-long-tang ameliorates OVA-induced allergic rhinitis by inhibiting ILC2s through the IL-33/ST2 and JAK/STAT pathways.
–Evaluation of shoseiryuto for seasonal allergic rhinitis, using an environmental challenge chamber.
–Efficacy and safety of the Chinese herbal medicine Xiao-qing-long-tang for allergic rhinitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
HEART FAILURE:
–Xiao-Qing-Long-Tang Maintains Cardiac Function during Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction in Salt-Sensitive Rats by Regulating the Imbalance of Cardiac Sympathetic Innervation.
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Herb categories: (Cinnamon twig), (dried Ginger), (Ephedra), (Fried Licorice), (White Peony), Asarum, Bai Shao, Gan Jiang, Ge Jie (Gecko), Gui Zhi, Ma Huang, Pinellia, Schisandra), Wu Wei Zi, Xi Xin, Zhi Ban Xia, Zhi Gan Cao
