Minor Blue Dragon Combination - Xiao Qing Long Tang (adapted)
Adapted from the formula Xiao Qing Long Tang
Product Specifications
Practitioner Notes
Formula Type
Extract
TCM Pattern
Exterior wind-cold with interior binding of fluids and humors.
Therapeutic Functions
Resolves exterior, transforms congested fluids, warms lung, downbears lung qi.*
Clinical Indications
Influenza, bronchial asthma, acute bronchitis.
Symptoms & Signs
Fever and chills (chills predominant), absence of sweating, body aches, no thirst, chest oppression, coughing, wheezing, copious white, stringy sputum that is difficult to expectorate, and panting (especially when lying down).
Precautions
Do not use long-term or for conditions with heat, hemoptysis, or coughing due to yin vacuity. Use with caution in cases of hypertension.
Pulse Quality
Floating, tight pulse.
Tongue Appearance
Moist tongue coat.
IngredientsAdapted
Essential Prescriptions of the Golden Coffer (Jin Gui Yao Lüe)
| Pin Yin | Botanical Name |
|---|---|
| ban xia | Pinellia rhizome |
| gui zhi | Cinnamon twig |
| bai shao | White Peony root |
| wu wei zi | Schisandra fruit |
| gan jiang | Dry Ginger rhizome |
| zi su ye | Perilla leaf |
| jing jie | Schizonepeta herb |
| bai jie zi | Sinapis seed |
| xi xin | Asarum herb |
| gan cao | Chinese Licorice root |
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