QING SHU YI QI TANG

Heat-Clearing & Qi-Augmenting • Damp-Resolving & Spleen-Strengthening Formula

Symptoms

Core Issue: Intense fatigue, physical exhaustion, and localized "heaviness" (limbs/head) during hot, humid summer weather, caused by underlying Qi deficiency.

Heat Signs: Persistent mild fever or low-grade fever that is worse in the afternoon, dry mouth, parched throat, and occasional "upflaring" heat (e.g., in the face).

Qi & Spleen Weakness: Severe shortness of breath on exertion, spontaneous sweating, weak limbs, and constant sleepiness or lack of mental focus.

Persistent Dampness: Chest oppression, lack of appetite, abdominal distension, loose stools, diarrhea, or dark, scanty urine (signaling fire below).

Tongue: Pale red body with a white or slightly yellow, greasy coating (indicating dampness).

Pulse: Floating (Fu) and deficient (Xu), or thin (Xi) and weak (Ruo) with a slippery (Hua) quality.

Ingredients

Huang Qi (Astragalus membran.)
Raw Herbs 12g | Granules 10.3g

Ren Shen (Panax ginseng)
Raw Herbs 5g | Granules 4.3g

Cang Zhu (Atractylodes lancea)
Raw Herbs 9g | Granules 7.5g

Bai Zhu (Atractylodes macroc.)
Raw Herbs 6g | Granules 5.2g

Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus)
Raw Herbs 12g | Granules 10.3g

Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis)
Raw Herbs 6g | Granules 5.2g

Ge Gen (Pueraria lobata)
Raw Herbs 9g | Granules 7.8g

Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata)
Raw Herbs 6g | Granules 5.2g

Qing Pi (Citrus reticulata)
Raw Herbs 6g | Granules 5.2g

Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis)
Raw Herbs 9g | Granules 7.8g

Sheng Ma (Cimicifuga heraclei.)
Raw Herbs 6g | Granules 5.2g

Ze Xie (Alisma orientale)
Raw Herbs 9g | Granules 7.8g

Huang Bai (Phellodendron amurense)
Raw Herbs 9g | Granules 7.8g

Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata)
Raw Herbs 9g | Granules 7.8g

Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)
Raw Herbs 3g | Granules 2.6g

Posology

Granules: 3 to 9g per day, divided into two doses.

Note: Take warm to support the strong digestive (Spleen-strengthening) actions of the formula. Monitor for improvement of damp signs (stool, appetite).

Spoons:
Our measuring spoons have an approximate capacity of 0.50 g. This should be taken into consideration when following the recommended dosage instructions for each product.Description

Description

This modified version of Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang shifts the focus from purely "clearing fire" to strongly tonifying Qi and resolving the persistent internal dampness that anchors the heat.

Huang Qi and Ren Shen are the Chiefs; they work synergistically to strongly tonify the Spleen and Lung Qi, directly addressing the core fatigue.

Cang Zhu and Bai Zhu act as Deputies; Cang Zhu is more acrid and aggressive at "drying" dampness, while Bai Zhu primarily strengthens the Spleen to prevent dampness from forming.

Mai Men Dong and Wu Wei Zi (forming Sheng Mai San) protect the fluids and essence, preventing the potent Qi and drying herbs from damaging the Yin.

Ge Gen and Sheng Ma act as dynamic "lifters"; they raise the clear Yang, relieve muscle tension, and vent the latent heat upward and outward.

Chen Pi, Qing Pi, and Dang Gui regulate Qi and move Blood, preventing stagnation from the tonics.

Huang Bai and Ze Xie drain the fire and dampness downward through the urine.

Shen Qu is essential for ensuring the Spleen can transform these 15 complex ingredients.

Contraindications

STRICTLY CONTRAINDICATED for Wind-Heat (e.g., acute sore throat, high fever, yellow phlegm).

Avoid in cases of Extreme Yin Deficiency (dry tongue, night sweats) without significant modification, due to the potent drying nature of Cang Zhu and Huang Bai.