Qing Jin Hua Tan Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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清金化痰湯 · Qīng Jīn Huà Tán Tāng
A classical formula for Lung phlegm-heat with yellow sputum, sore throat and chest discomfort.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Phlegm-Heat
- Primary Function
- Clear Lung heat, resolve phlegm, stop cough
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Clear phlegm-heat from the Lung metal
- Classical Source
- Classical TCM formulary
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for Lung phlegm-heat with yellow sputum, sore throat and chest discomfort.
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 Jin Hua Tan Tang | Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang | Xie Bai San | Bai He Gu Jin Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear Lung heat, resolve phlegm, stop cough | Clear heat, resolve phlegm, regulate Qi | Clear Lung heat, stop cough and wheezing | Nourish Lung-Kidney Yin, moisten Lungs, stop cough |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Phlegm-Resolving Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Phlegm-Heat | Phlegm-Heat | Lung Heat | Yin Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Dry Cough ·Sore Throat | Chest Tightness ·Excessive Mucus | Cough ·Dry Cough ·Fever | Dry Cough ·Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats |
| Main Herbs | Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Gardenia Fruit ·Platycodon Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Mulberry Root Bark | Bile Arisaema ·Trichosanthes Seed ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Immature Bitter Orange ·Tangerine Peel | Mulberry Root Bark ·Wolfberry Root Bark ·Licorice Root ·Non-glutinous Rice | Lily Bulb ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Scrophularia Root |
| Classical Source | Classical TCM formulary | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Li Dongyuan school / classical | Shen Zhai Yi Shu (Ming dynasty) / traditional |
Clinical Perspective
Qing Jin Hua Tan Tang is distinguished from Qing Qi Hua Tan Tang, Xie Bai San, Bai He Gu Jin 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.