Xin Yi Qing Fei Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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辛夷清肺汤 · Xīn Yí Qīng Fèi Tāng
A classical formula for nasal congestion and sinus-type obstruction from Lung heat, with yellow discharge, dry nose or mouth and heat signs, rather than pure wind-cold orifice blockage.
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- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Lung Heat
- Primary Function
- Clear Lung heat, open the nasal orifices
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Clear heat from the Lung and unblock nasal passages
- Classical Source
- Wai Ke Zheng Zong (Chen Shigong, Ming dynasty)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A classical formula for nasal congestion and sinus-type obstruction from Lung heat, with yellow discharge, dry nose or mouth and heat signs, rather than pure wind-cold orifice blockage.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for heat-type nasal congestion with yellow discharge — orifice-opening plus Lung-heat clearing, rather than pure wind-cold orifice formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Xin Yi Qing Fei Tang | Cang Er San | Xin Yi San | Xie Bai San |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear Lung heat, open the nasal orifices | Disperse wind, unblock the nose | Disperse wind, unblock the nasal orifices | Clear Lung heat, stop cough and wheezing |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Lung Heat | Wind-Cold | Wind-Cold | Lung Heat |
| Main Conditions | Nasal Congestion ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Headache ·Fever | Nasal Congestion ·Headache ·Allergic Rhinitis | Nasal Congestion ·Headache ·Allergic Rhinitis | Cough ·Dry Cough ·Fever |
| Main Herbs | Magnolia Flower ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Gypsum ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Ophiopogon Tuber | Xanthium Fruit ·Magnolia Flower ·Angelica Dahurica Root ·Mentha / Peppermint | Magnolia Flower ·Angelica Dahurica Root ·Saposhnikovia Root ·Ligusticum Root ·Cimicifuga Rhizome | Mulberry Root Bark ·Wolfberry Root Bark ·Licorice Root ·Non-glutinous Rice |
| Classical Source | Wai Ke Zheng Zong (Chen Shigong, Ming dynasty) | Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song dynasty) | Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song dynasty) | Li Dongyuan school / classical |
Clinical Perspective
Xin Yi Qing Fei Tang clears Lung heat for nasal congestion. Cang Er San and Xin Yi San open orifices for wind-cold. Xie Bai San drains Lung heat for cough without the same nasal focus.
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.