Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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养阴清肺汤 · Yǎng Yīn Qīng Fèi Tāng
A classical formula originally for diphtheria-type sore throat from Lung Yin deficiency with dryness-heat, with dry painful throat, dry cough and a red scant-coated tongue.
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- Formula Category
- Yin-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish Yin, clear Lung heat, resolve toxin, benefit the throat
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Enrich Yin, clear dryness-heat from the Lung and soothe the throat
- Classical Source
- Chong Lou Yu Yao (Zheng Meijian, Qing dynasty)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A classical formula originally for diphtheria-type sore throat from Lung Yin deficiency with dryness-heat, with dry painful throat, dry cough and a red scant-coated tongue.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for dry painful throat from Lung Yin deficiency with heat — more throat-focused than general Lung-Stomach or Lung-Kidney Yin tonics.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang | Mai Men Dong Tang | Bai He Gu Jin Tang | Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish Yin, clear Lung heat, resolve toxin, benefit the throat | Nourish Lung-Stomach Yin, descend rebellious Qi | Nourish Lung-Kidney Yin, moisten Lungs, stop cough | Nourish Lung-Stomach Yin, generate fluids |
| Formula Category | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Sore Throat ·Dry Cough ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Dry Cough ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Nausea ·Poor Appetite | Dry Cough ·Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats | Dry Cough ·Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Dry Mouth & Throat |
| Main Herbs | Raw Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Scrophularia Root ·Fritillaria Bulb ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark | Ophiopogon Tuber ·Pinellia Rhizome ·Ginseng Root ·Licorice Root ·Non-glutinous Rice | Lily Bulb ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Scrophularia Root | Glehnia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome ·Mulberry Leaf ·Trichosanthes Root |
| Classical Source | Chong Lou Yu Yao (Zheng Meijian, Qing dynasty) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shen Zhai Yi Shu (Ming dynasty) / traditional | Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, Qing dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang nourishes Yin and clears Lung dryness for throat disorders. Mai Men Dong Tang nourishes Lung-Stomach Yin with descending. Bai He Gu Jin Tang nourishes Lung-Kidney for dry cough with blood. Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang moistens dryness for dry cough.
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.