Qing Wei San
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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清胃散 · Qīng Wèi Sàn
A classical formula for Stomach fire blazing upward with toothache, gum swelling and bad breath.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Stomach Heat
- Primary Function
- Clear Stomach heat, cool blood, relieve fire toxin
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Clear blazing Stomach fire and cool the blood
- Classical Source
- Li Dongyuan school / classical
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for Stomach fire blazing upward with toothache, gum swelling and bad breath.
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 | Qing Wei San | Yu Nv Jian | Xie Huang San | Bai Hu Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear Stomach heat, cool blood, relieve fire toxin | Clear Stomach heat, nourish Yin | Clear and drain Spleen-Stomach latent heat | Clear Qi-aspect heat, generate fluids, stop thirst |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Stomach Heat | Stomach Heat | Stomach Heat | Stomach Heat |
| Main Conditions | Headache | Dry Mouth & Throat ·Headache ·Constipation | Stomach Discomfort | Fever ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Spontaneous Sweating |
| Main Herbs | Coptis Rhizome ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Cimicifuga Rhizome | Gypsum ·Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Achyranthes Root | Agastache / Patchouli ·Gardenia Fruit ·Gypsum ·Saposhnikovia Root ·Licorice Root | Gypsum ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Licorice Root ·Non-glutinous Rice |
| Classical Source | Li Dongyuan school / classical | Jing Yue Quan Shu (Zhang Jingyue, Ming dynasty) | Li Dongyuan school / classical | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Qing Wei San is distinguished from Yu Nv Jian, Xie Huang San, Bai Hu Tang 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.