Qīng Jīng Sǎn (清经散, Clear the Channels Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Mǔ Dān Pí as chief herb. It contains Mǔ Dān Pí, Dì Gǔ Pí, Bái Sháo, Shú Dì Huáng, Qīng Hāo, Fú Líng and Huáng Bǎi. Actions: clears Heat from Blood level; regulates menses.
| Pinyin | Qīng Jīng Sǎn (Qing Jing San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 清经散 |
| English | Clear the Channels Powder |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Mǔ Dān Pí |
| Tongue | Red |
| Pulse | Rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Mǔ Dān Pí | 9g |
| Dì Gǔ Pí | 9g |
| Bái Sháo | 9g |
| Shú Dì Huáng | 9g |
| Qīng Hāo | 6g |
| Fú Líng | 6g |
| Huáng Bǎi | 4.5g |
Actions
Clears Heat from Blood level; regulates menses
Indications
Early menses from Heat in Blood: bright red heavy periods, irritability
Test yourself
What herbs are in Qīng Jīng Sǎn?
Qīng Jīng Sǎn contains Mǔ Dān Pí 9g, Dì Gǔ Pí 9g, Bái Sháo 9g, Shú Dì Huáng 9g, Qīng Hāo 6g, Fú Líng 6g and Huáng Bǎi 4.5g.
What is Qīng Jīng Sǎn used for?
Early menses from Heat in Blood: bright red heavy periods, irritability.
What are the actions of Qīng Jīng Sǎn?
Clears Heat from Blood level; regulates menses.
What tongue and pulse go with Qīng Jīng Sǎn?
Tongue: Red. Pulse: Rapid.
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