Qīng Yíng Tāng

清营汤

Lophatheri and Gypsum Decoction

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Category: Clear Heat ⌕ 
Subcategory: Ying Level  Source: Wen Bing Tiao Bian 
Actions: Clear heat and detoxification, penetrate heat and nourish yin [31]
Diagnosis
Tongue: dry deep red tongue[31]      Pulse: thin, rapid [31]    Other: 
Patterns: Ying-stage Heat, Yin Deficiency Heat 
Indications: Heat entering the Nutritive level [35] • Heat transmitted to Ying Stage: Night severe fever, dry mouth w/ w/o thirst; restlessness, insomnia, sometimes delirium; macula scattered, thirst, dry deep red tongue , thin rapid pulse [31]
Contraindications: 
Description
Name Variations: Qing Ying Tang , 清营汤, Lophatheri and Gypsum Decoction,
Herb List: Shui Niu Jiao(K) • Sheng Di Huang(M) • Xuan Shen(M) • Mai Men Dong(M) • Jin Yin Hua(A) • Lian Qiao(A) • Zhu Ye(A) • Huang Lian(A) • Dan Shen(A)
Commentary: MODIFICATIONS: Severe dry tongue body: (-) Huang Lian • Heat sink into PC: An Gong Niu Huang Wan • Heat generate wind: Zi Xue Dan, or Ling Yang Jiao, Gou Teng • Severe qi stage heat: increase Yin Hua, LIan Qiao, Zhu Ye, Huang Lian, or add Shi Gao, Zhi Mu, Da Qing Ye, Ban Lan Gen, Guan ZHong [31]
Related Formulas:
Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Shi Gao   Clear Heat Drain Fire
30g
Clear heat • Drain fire • Clear High fever • Stop thirst • Promote flesh healing [18] antipyretic • Immunostimulant
Bai Shao Tonify Blood
9g
Nourish blood • Regulate menses • Soothes liver • Relieve pain • Preserve yin • Reduce spasms • Harmonize Ying and Wei QiDao Di: Zhe Jiang • AKA Shao Yao analgesic • antibacterial • anti-inflammatory • hepatoprotective • immune system boost • sedative
Zhi Gan CaoLicorice Root • 甘草 Tonify Qi
3g
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effects • enters 12 channelsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Hypertensive • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic • Corticosteroidal
Jing Mi  
9g-15g
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
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Modifications For
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T 14
S 14
E 14
G 14 
D 14

Caution

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Shan Zha:
Shen Qu:
Lai Fu Zi: Pregnancy
Ban Xia: Yin deficiency cough • Bleeding • Dehydration • Heat • Pregnancy • Incompatible with Wu Tou and Fu Zi • Antidepressant drugs • Blood pressure medication • Terfenadine (antihistamine) • Foods: lamb, goat
Chen Pi: Excess internal heat • Dry cough from heat, yin deficiency or qi deficiency • Cough with blood • Red tongue • Fluid deficiency
Fu LingBa Dou: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Lian Qiao: Diarrhea

Notes

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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