Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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枇杷清肺飲 · Pí Pá Qīng Fèi Yǐn
A classical formula for Lung heat venting to the face as acne, pimples and red papules.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Lung Heat
- Primary Function
- Clear Lung heat, resolve toxin, benefit skin
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Clear Lung heat that vents to the skin
- Classical Source
- Classical TCM formulary
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for Lung heat venting to the face as acne, pimples and red papules.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin | Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin | Xie Bai San | Qing Wei San |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear Lung heat, resolve toxin, benefit skin | Clear heat, resolve toxin, disperse sores | Clear Lung heat, stop cough and wheezing | Clear Stomach heat, cool blood, relieve fire toxin |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Lung Heat | Damp-Heat | Lung Heat | Stomach Heat |
| Main Conditions | Fever ·Sore Throat | Cough ·Dry Cough ·Fever | Headache | |
| Main Herbs | Ginseng Root ·Coptis Rhizome ·Phellodendron Bark ·Licorice Root ·Mulberry Root Bark | Honeysuckle Flower ·Wild Chrysanthemum ·Viola ·Semiaquilegia Root ·Dandelion | Mulberry Root Bark ·Wolfberry Root Bark ·Licorice Root ·Non-glutinous Rice | Coptis Rhizome ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Cimicifuga Rhizome |
| Classical Source | Classical TCM formulary | Yi Zong Jin Jian (Qing dynasty) | Li Dongyuan school / classical | Li Dongyuan school / classical |
Clinical Perspective
Pi Pa Qing Fei Yin is distinguished from Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin, Xie Bai San, Qing Wei San by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy.
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.