Wǔ Wèi Xiāo Dú Yǐn (五味消毒饮, Five-Ingredient Decoction to Eliminate Toxin) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Jīn Yín Huā as chief herb. It contains Jīn Yín Huā, Yě Jú Huā, Pú Gōng Yīng, Zǐ Huā Dì Dīng and Zǐ Bèi Tiān Kuí. Actions: clears Heat; strongly resolves Fire toxicity; reduces carbuncles.
| Pinyin | Wǔ Wèi Xiāo Dú Yǐn (Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 五味消毒饮 |
| English | Five-Ingredient Decoction to Eliminate Toxin |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Jīn Yín Huā |
| Tongue | Red, yellow coat |
| Pulse | Rapid, forceful |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Jīn Yín Huā | 15g |
| Yě Jú Huā | 6g |
| Pú Gōng Yīng | 6g |
| Zǐ Huā Dì Dīng | 6g |
| Zǐ Bèi Tiān Kuí | 6g |
Actions
Clears Heat; strongly resolves Fire toxicity; reduces carbuncles
Indications
Fire toxicity: carbuncles, furuncles, boils — hot, red, swollen, painful
Test yourself
What herbs are in Wǔ Wèi Xiāo Dú Yǐn?
Wǔ Wèi Xiāo Dú Yǐn contains Jīn Yín Huā 15g, Yě Jú Huā 6g, Pú Gōng Yīng 6g, Zǐ Huā Dì Dīng 6g and Zǐ Bèi Tiān Kuí 6g.
What is Wǔ Wèi Xiāo Dú Yǐn used for?
Fire toxicity: carbuncles, furuncles, boils — hot, red, swollen, painful.
What are the actions of Wǔ Wèi Xiāo Dú Yǐn?
Clears Heat; strongly resolves Fire toxicity; reduces carbuncles.
What tongue and pulse go with Wǔ Wèi Xiāo Dú Yǐn?
Tongue: Red, yellow coat. Pulse: Rapid, forceful.
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