Qing Fei Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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清肺湯 · Qīng Fèi Tāng
A classical formula for Lung heat with cough, yellow sputum and dry throat.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Lung Heat
- Primary Function
- Clear Lung heat, resolve phlegm, stop cough
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Clear heat from the Lung and transform phlegm
- Classical Source
- Classical TCM formulary
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for Lung heat with cough, yellow sputum and dry throat.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Qing Fei Tang | Qing Jin Hua Tan Tang | Bai He Gu Jin Tang | Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear Lung heat, resolve phlegm, stop cough | Clear Lung heat, resolve phlegm, stop cough | Nourish Lung-Kidney Yin, moisten Lungs, stop cough | Clear Dryness, moisten Lungs, rescue Lung Yin and Qi |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Lung Heat | Phlegm-Heat | Yin Deficiency | Lung Heat |
| Main Conditions | Cough ·Sore Throat | Dry Cough ·Sore Throat | Dry Cough ·Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats | Dry Cough ·Sore Throat ·Dry Mouth & Throat |
| Main Herbs | Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Mulberry Root Bark ·Platycodon Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Fritillaria Bulb | Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Gardenia Fruit ·Platycodon Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Mulberry Root Bark | Lily Bulb ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Scrophularia Root | Mulberry Leaf ·Gypsum ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Donkey-hide Gelatin ·Black Sesame Seed |
| Classical Source | Classical TCM formulary | Classical TCM formulary | Shen Zhai Yi Shu (Ming dynasty) / traditional | Yi Men Fa Lu (Qing dynasty, Yu Chang) |
Clinical Perspective
Qing Fei Tang is distinguished from Qing Jin Hua Tan Tang, Bai He Gu Jin Tang, Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang 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.