Wei-Jing-Tang

Chinese Herbal Formulas That Clear Heat From The Organs

Wei Jing Tang  -  Reed Decoction

Main Actions for Wei Jing Tang

This chinese medicine herbal formulas functions are to clear lung heat, transform phlegm, drive out blood stasis and discharge pus.  The main use of this formula is to treat lung abscess due to toxic heat obstructing the lungs with phlegm and blood stagnation. 

Indications and Symptoms for Wei Jing Tang

cough, foul smelling sputum, blood streaked sputum, fever, mild chest pain, dry scaly skin

Tongue – red body, greasy yellow coat

Pulse – slippery rapid

Medicinal Ingredients of Wei Jing Tang

Lu Gen   (Rhizoma Phragmitis Communis, Reed Rhizome) - 30g.

-clears lung heat, treats lung abscess

Yi Yi Ren   (Semen Coicis Lachryma-jobi, Seeds of Job’s Tears, Coix) - 30g.

-clears lung heat, disperses pus, leaches out dampness

Dong Gua Ren   (Semen Benincasae Hipsidae, Winter Melon or Wax Ground Seed) - 24g.

-clears heat, transforms phlegm, drains dampness, elminates pus, promotes bowel movement

Tao Ren   (Semen Persicae, Peach Kernel, Persica) - 9g.

-invigorates blood, reduces clumping, breaks up abscess, promotes bowel movement

Preparation Instructions of Wei Jing Tang

This Chinese Medicine herbal formula is usually decocted.

Additional Points on Wei Jing Tang

This alternative medicine formula mainly treats lung abscess.  In order to properly treat this condition you must expel phlegm and pus and invigorate Qi and blood circulation to eradicate the abscess. 

This herbal formula has been used to treat bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, pertussis and asthmatic bronchitis when the appropriate symptoms are present.