Qing Pi Yin清脾饮

Clear the Spleen Drink

Harmonizing 和解剂Harmonize Shaoyang 和解少阳

Ingredients9 herbs

HerbDosageWhat it does in this formula

青Qing Pi青皮去白Citri Reticulatae Viride PericarpiumBreaks up constrained qi in the rib-sides and disperses accumulation 厚Hou Po厚朴姜汁炒Magnoliae Officinalis CortexDries damp and relieves epigastric and abdominal fullness 白Bai Zhu白术Atractylodis Macrocephalae RhizomaStrengthens the Spleen so the dispersing herbs do not empty it

草Cao Guo草果仁Tsaoko FructusAromatic and drying — disperses the damp turbidity that drives the attacks

柴Chai Hu柴胡去芦Bupleuri RadixKeeps the shaoyang pivot open so the pathogen can leave 茯Fu Ling茯苓PoriaPercolates damp downward and supports the Spleen 黄Huang Qin黄芩Scutellariae RadixClears the heat that predominates in these attacks 半Ban Xia (prepared)半夏汤泡七次Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatumTransforms phlegm and settles Stomach counterflow 甘Zhi Gan Cao甘草炙Glycyrrhizae Radix PraeparataProtects the middle and harmonizes the drying and cooling herbs

Indications

Dries damp and transforms phlegmClears heat and checks malarial attacksHarmonizes shaoyang and strengthens the middle

Malarial disorder of the damp-heat type, heat predominating. Damp-heat is lodged in the Spleen and Stomach while the pathogen still moves in and out of shaoyang, which is why the attacks recur on a cycle.

Clinical Manifestations

Malarial attacks with more heat than chill
Bitter mouth and dry throat during a periodic fever
Epigastric stuffiness and abdominal distension with attacks
Dark scanty urine in a damp-heat febrile illness
Poor appetite with a greasy tongue coat

TongueRed body with a yellow greasy coat

PulseWiry and rapid

Health Categories

Digestive HealthImmune SupportCold & Flu Relief

Modern Applications

Malaria Periodic fever Damp-heat gastroenteritis Prolonged fever

Common adjustments

Heat marked with severe thirst — add Zhi Mu 知母 and Shi Gao 石膏
Damp heavier than heat with a thick greasy coat — add Huo Xiang 藿香 and Bai Dou Kou 白豆蔻
Attacks stubborn and recurring — add Qing Hao 青蒿
Fluids injured with a dry mouth and a peeling coat — reduce the drying herbs and add Sheng Di Huang 生地黄

Contraindications

Not for malarial attacks in which the chill predominates or in which the patient is visibly depleted — the formula is drying and cooling. Suspected malaria requires prompt medical diagnosis and treatment; herbs should not replace it.

For licensed practitioners’ reference only — not a self-treatment guide.

Pregnancy

Use with caution in pregnancy — the formula contains prepared Ban Xia and qi-breaking Qing Pi. Prescribe only under the supervision of a licensed practitioner.

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References

Source Ji Sheng Fang 《济生方》 · Southern Song

Classical source as recorded in the standard formula-studies chapter.
2. Scheid, Bensky, Ellis & Barolet. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. — composition cross-checked.
3. 《方剂学》（全国中医药行业高等教育规划教材）— pattern analysis cross-checked.

Professional reference notice. Entries are scholarly references for licensed TCM practitioners and students — not medical advice, and not a recommendation to self-prescribe. Chinese herbal formulas should be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Content is an original editorial compilation by Cura x Cura, cross-checked against the cited references.