Qing Re Zhi Beng Tang, Clear Heat and Stop Excessive Uterine Bleeding Decoction, is Zhi Zi, Huang Qin, Huang Bai, Sheng Di Huang, Mu Dan Pi, Di Yu, charred Ce Bai Ye, Chun Gen Bai Pi, calcined Gui Ban and Bai Shao. The catalogue classes it among the formulas that clear Heat and stop bleeding.

Herb

Amount

9 g

15 g

9 g

24 g

9 g

24 g

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30 g

15 g

30 g

Actions and indications

Clears Heat and cools Blood

Heat in the Blood entering the Liver channel and driving Blood out of the vessels, usually on a base of Yin deficiency
Dry mouth, parched lips and thirst, with a tendency to irritability
Tongue normal with a yellow coat; pulse rapid

Stops bleeding

Uterine flooding and spotting: sudden, heavy bleeding of bright red blood, or persistent spotting

Nourishes Yin

Modern uses

Metrorrhagia
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Menorrhagia

Cautions

contraindication Flooding from deficiency, where Spleen or Kidney Qi or Yang cannot hold the Blood: pale, watery blood with tiredness, cold limbs or a weak pulse

contraindication Bleeding from Blood stasis, with dark clots and stabbing abdominal pain

caution Its bitter, cold herbs can harm Spleen and Stomach Yang when not indicated; use it for the acute bleeding episode rather than long term

caution Heavy or prolonged uterine bleeding should be checked by a clinician for structural or systemic causes; herbs go alongside that care, not instead of it

caution Profuse or continuing haemorrhage with signs of Qi collapse (heavy sweating, cold limbs, faintness) is an emergency needing immediate medical care

pregnancy Contains the Blood-moving Mu Dan Pi; use only under professional guidance

Pinyin

qing re zhi beng tang

English Name

Clear Heat and Stop Excessive Uterine Bleeding Decoction

qing re zhi beng tang

About qing re zhi beng tang

Ingredients

Actions and indications

Clears Heat and cools Blood

Stops bleeding

Nourishes Yin

Modern uses

Symptoms

Cautions

Preparation

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