Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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五味消毒饮 · Wǔ Wèi Xiāo Dú Yǐn
A classical five-herb toxin-clearing formula for boils, carbuncles and toxic sores with local redness, swelling, heat and pain, often with mild systemic fever.
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- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Damp-Heat
- Primary Function
- Clear heat, resolve toxin, disperse sores
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Clear toxic heat and reduce boils and carbuncles
- Classical Source
- Yi Zong Jin Jian (Qing dynasty)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A classical five-herb toxin-clearing formula for boils, carbuncles and toxic sores with local redness, swelling, heat and pain, often with mild systemic fever.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for localised toxic sores with heat — a focused anti-toxin formula rather than systemic fire-draining or Blood-invigorating sore formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin | Huang Lian Jie Du Tang | Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin | Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear heat, resolve toxin, disperse sores | Clear heat, resolve toxin, drain fire | Clear heat, resolve toxin, reduce swelling, invigorate blood, stop pain | Clear heat, resolve toxin, disperse wind-heat from the head and face |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Damp-Heat | Damp-Heat | Damp-Heat | Wind-Heat |
| Main Conditions | Fever ·Sore Throat | Fever ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Constipation | Fever ·Sore Throat | Sore Throat ·Fever ·Headache |
| Main Herbs | Honeysuckle Flower ·Wild Chrysanthemum ·Viola ·Semiaquilegia Root ·Dandelion | Coptis Rhizome ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Phellodendron Bark ·Gardenia Fruit | Angelica Dahurica Root ·Fritillaria Bulb ·Saposhnikovia Root ·Red Peony Root ·Chinese Angelica Root | Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Coptis Rhizome ·Burdock Seed / Arctium Fruit ·Forsythia Fruit ·Mentha / Peppermint |
| Classical Source | Yi Zong Jin Jian (Qing dynasty) | Wai Tai Mi Yao (Wang Tao, Tang dynasty, citing earlier sources) | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Dong Yuan Shi Xiao Fang (Li Dongyuan tradition) |
Clinical Perspective
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin focuses on toxic sores and boils. Huang Lian Jie Du Tang drains systemic Triple Burner fire. Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin invigorates Blood for harder sores. Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin targets head-face warm-toxin.
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.