Qing-Shu-Ye-Qi-Tang

Chinese Herbal Formulas That Clear Summer Heat

Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang  -  Clear Summer Heat and Augment the Qi Decoction

Main Actions for Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang

The functions of this chinese medicine herbal formula are to clear summer heat, tonify Qi, nourish the yin and generate fluids.  The formula is most commonly used in conditions where the summer heat injures the Qi and fluids penetrating the interior.

Indications and Symptoms for Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang

Fever, profuse sweat, irritability, thirst, scanty dark urine, desire to “curl up”, shortness of breath, apathy

Tongue –

Pulse – rapid

Medicinal Ingredients of Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang

Xi Yang Shen   - 4.5-6g.

-tonify Qi, generates fluids, nourish yin, clear heat

Xi Gua Pi   - 24-30g.

-clearing heat, release summer heat

Lian Geng   - 12-15g.

-aids Xi Gua Pi’s functions

Shi Hu   - 12-15g.

-nourish lung yin and stomach yin

Mai Men Dong   - 6-9g.

-nourish lung yin and stomach yin

Dan Zhu Ye   4.5-6g.

-clear heat, resolve irritability and thirst

Zhi Mu   - 4.5-6g

-clear heat, resolve irritability and thirst

Huang Lian   - 2-3g.

-drains heart fire, expels summer heat

Gan Cao   - 2-3g.

-tonify Qi, nourish the stomach, prevent cloying

Geng Mi   - 12-15g.

-tonify Qi, nourish the stomach, prevent cloying

Preparation Instructions of Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang

no specific decoction for this TCM formula

Additional Points on Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang

This alternative medicine herbal formula is able to treat such diseases as upper respiratory tract infections, heat stroke and fevers if the appropriate conditions are present.