Qīng Wèi Sǎn (清胃散, Clear the Stomach Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Huáng Lián as chief herb. It contains Huáng Lián, Shēng Dì Huáng, Mǔ Dān Pí, Dāng Guī and Shēng Má. Actions: clears Stomach Fire, cools Blood.
| Pinyin | Qīng Wèi Sǎn (Qing Wei San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 清胃散 |
| English | Clear the Stomach Powder |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Huáng Lián |
| Tongue | Red, dry yellow coat |
| Pulse | Slippery, large, rapid |
| Cautions | Cold and bitter: not for toothache from Wind-Cold or Kidney Yin deficiency with deficiency Fire. |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Huáng Lián | 6g |
| Shēng Dì Huáng | 12g |
| Mǔ Dān Pí | 9g |
| Dāng Guī | 6g |
| Shēng Má | 6g |
Actions
Clears Stomach Fire, cools Blood
Indications
Stomach Fire: toothache or headache radiating along the Stomach channel, swollen bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, bad breath, preference for cold drinks
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Zhū Shā Ān Shén Wán shares Huáng Lián, Shēng Dì Huáng and Dāng Guī. Only Qīng Wèi Sǎn has Mǔ Dān Pí and Shēng Má; only Zhū Shā Ān Shén Wán has Zhū Shā and Zhì Gān Cǎo.
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What herbs are in Qīng Wèi Sǎn?
Qīng Wèi Sǎn contains Huáng Lián 6g, Shēng Dì Huáng 12g, Mǔ Dān Pí 9g, Dāng Guī 6g and Shēng Má 6g.
What is Qīng Wèi Sǎn used for?
Stomach Fire: toothache or headache radiating along the Stomach channel, swollen bleeding gums, mouth ulcers, bad breath, preference for cold drinks.
What are the actions of Qīng Wèi Sǎn?
Clears Stomach Fire, cools Blood.
What tongue and pulse go with Qīng Wèi Sǎn?
Tongue: Red, dry yellow coat. Pulse: Slippery, large, rapid.
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