Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin

Overview

Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin is sourced from Volume 5 of the Song dynasty text Taiping Huimin Hejiju Fang, [newly added formulas from the Baoqing era]. The original formula was used for patterns of excessive Heart Fire, insufficient Qi and Yin, and exuberance above with deficiency below, manifesting as irritability, dry mouth, abnormal urination, seminal leakage, various strangury disorders, and leukorrhea in women. It is traditionally described as clearing the Heart and nourishing the spirit, supplementing Qi and nourishing Yin, and clearing heat while promoting urination. The original text also states that its medicinal nature is warm and balanced, and that it can “clear the Heart and nourish the spirit, secure essence and supplement deficiency, moisten the intestines and stomach, and regulate and harmonize the blood and Qi.”

Formula Composition

Common ingredients include Nelumbinis Semen, Ginseng Radix, Astragali Radix, Poria, Scutellariae Radix, Ophiopogonis Radix, Lycii Cortex, Plantaginis Semen, and Glycyrrhizae Radix et Rhizoma, among others.

Note: The specific ingredients and proportions may vary among different sources and dosage forms. Please follow the instructions for the actual product.

Traditional Actions and Indications

Traditionally used for manifestations of insufficient Qi and Yin combined with Heart Fire and damp-heat, including irritability, thirst, frequent or painful urination, nocturia, and fatigue. In modern Kampo medicine, it may also be used based on pattern differentiation for certain urinary system discomforts.

Precautions

  • Seek medical attention promptly for painful urination accompanied by high fever, back pain, chills, hematuria, or urinary retention.
  • Persistent urinary frequency or thirst should be evaluated for diabetes, prostate disease, or kidney disease.
  • Those currently using diuretics or antihypertensive medications, or those with impaired kidney function, should consult a doctor before use.
  • Pregnant women, children, and older adults are advised to consult a qualified professional before use.