Qīng Yíng Tāng (清营汤, Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Shui Niu Jiao (or Xi Jiao) as chief herb. It contains Shuǐ Niú Jiǎo, Shēng Dì Huáng, Xuán Shēn, Mài Dōng, Jīn Yín Huā, Lián Qiào, Huáng Lián, Dān Shēn and Zhú Yè. Actions: clears Heat from Ying level; nourishes Yin; resolves toxicity.
| Pinyin | Qīng Yíng Tāng (Qing Ying Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 清营汤 |
| English | Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Shui Niu Jiao (or Xi Jiao) |
| Tongue | Deep red, dry |
| Pulse | Thin, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Shuǐ Niú Jiǎo | 30g |
| Shēng Dì Huáng | 15g |
| Xuán Shēn | 9g |
| Mài Dōng | 9g |
| Jīn Yín Huā | 9g |
| Lián Qiào | 6g |
| Huáng Lián | 5g |
| Dān Shēn | 6g |
| Zhú Yè | 3g |
Actions
Clears Heat from Ying level; nourishes Yin; resolves toxicity
Indications
Ying-level Heat: persistent fever worse at night, irritability, faint red rashes
Test yourself
What herbs are in Qīng Yíng Tāng?
Qīng Yíng Tāng contains Shuǐ Niú Jiǎo 30g, Shēng Dì Huáng 15g, Xuán Shēn 9g, Mài Dōng 9g, Jīn Yín Huā 9g, Lián Qiào 6g, Huáng Lián 5g, Dān Shēn 6g and Zhú Yè 3g.
What is Qīng Yíng Tāng used for?
Ying-level Heat: persistent fever worse at night, irritability, faint red rashes.
What are the actions of Qīng Yíng Tāng?
Clears Heat from Ying level; nourishes Yin; resolves toxicity.
What tongue and pulse go with Qīng Yíng Tāng?
Tongue: Deep red, dry. Pulse: Thin, rapid.
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