Qīng Gǔ Sǎn (清骨散, Clear the Bones Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Yín Chái Hú as chief herb. It contains Yín Chái Hú, Hú Huáng Lián, Qín Jiāo, Biē Jiǎ, Dì Gǔ Pí, Qīng Hāo, Zhī Mǔ and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: clears deficiency Heat; reduces steaming bone disorder.
| Pinyin | Qīng Gǔ Sǎn (Qing Gu San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 清骨散 |
| English | Clear the Bones Powder |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Yín Chái Hú |
| Tongue | Red, little coat |
| Pulse | Thin, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Yín Chái Hú | 4.5g |
| Hú Huáng Lián | 3g |
| Qín Jiāo | 3g |
| Biē Jiǎ | 9g |
| Dì Gǔ Pí | 6g |
| Qīng Hāo | 6g |
| Zhī Mǔ | 3g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 3g |
Actions
Clears deficiency Heat; reduces steaming bone disorder
Indications
Yin deficiency steaming bone: afternoon fever, night sweats, emaciation, hot palms and soles
Test yourself
What herbs are in Qīng Gǔ Sǎn?
Qīng Gǔ Sǎn contains Yín Chái Hú 4.5g, Hú Huáng Lián 3g, Qín Jiāo 3g, Biē Jiǎ 9g, Dì Gǔ Pí 6g, Qīng Hāo 6g, Zhī Mǔ 3g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 3g.
What is Qīng Gǔ Sǎn used for?
Yin deficiency steaming bone: afternoon fever, night sweats, emaciation, hot palms and soles.
What are the actions of Qīng Gǔ Sǎn?
Clears deficiency Heat; reduces steaming bone disorder.
What tongue and pulse go with Qīng Gǔ Sǎn?
Tongue: Red, little coat. Pulse: Thin, rapid.
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