Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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萆薢分清飲 · Bì Xiè Fēn Qīng Yǐn
A classical formula for cloudy urine and frequent urination from lower-jiao cold-damp with Kidney deficiency.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Dampness-Draining Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Dampness
- Primary Function
- Separate clear from turbid, warm Kidney, drain damp
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Warm the Kidney and separate clear and turbid fluids
- Classical Source
- Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for cloudy urine and frequent urination from lower-jiao cold-damp with Kidney deficiency.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula rather than the neighbouring indications of its related formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin | Wu Ling San | Zhu Ling Tang | Ba Zheng San |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Separate clear from turbid, warm Kidney, drain damp | Promote urination, drain Dampness, warm Yang | Promote urination, clear Heat, nourish Yin | Clear heat, drain damp, promote urination, unblock lin |
| Formula Category | Dampness-Draining Formulas | Dampness-Draining Formulas | Dampness-Draining Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Dampness | Dampness | Damp-Heat | Damp-Heat |
| Main Conditions | Frequent Urination ·Edema | Edema ·Frequent Urination ·Damp Constitution | Edema ·Frequent Urination ·Yin Deficiency Constitution | Frequent Urination ·Abdominal Pain ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Constipation |
| Main Herbs | Fish-Poison Yam Rhizome ·Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit ·Lindera Root ·Grassleaf Sweetflag Rhizome | Alisma Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Polyporus ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Cinnamon Twig | Polyporus ·Poria / Hoelen ·Alisma Rhizome ·Talcum ·Donkey-hide Gelatin | Plantago Seed ·Dianthus ·Knotweed ·Talcum ·Gardenia Fruit |
| Classical Source | Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin is distinguished from Wu Ling San, Zhu Ling Tang, Ba Zheng San by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy within the same broader clinical domain.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.