Wen Qing Yin
Overview
Wen Qing Yin originated from the formula known as Wen Qing San recorded in Gong Tingxian’s Wan Bing Hui Chun during the Ming dynasty. It was later also called Wen Qing Yin and detoxifying Si Wu Tang. The formula combines Si Wu Tang and Huang Lian Jie Du Tang. Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, and Shu Di Huang nourish the blood and harmonize the nutritive aspect, while Huang Lian, Huang Qin, Huang Bai, and Zhi Zi clear heat and drain fire. It has the actions of nourishing the blood, clearing heat, cooling the blood, and resolving toxicity. It was originally used for conditions such as flooding and spotting caused by blood heat or deficiency heat in women, and was later widely used in Japanese kampo for blood deficiency with heat patterns.
Formula Composition
Common ingredients include Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, Di Huang, Huang Lian, Huang Qin, Huang Bai, and Zhi Zi.
Note: Formula proportions may vary by region and dosage form. Follow the instructions for the actual product.
Traditional Actions and Indications
In modern kampo practice, it is commonly used for blood deficiency with heat manifestations such as dry, itchy skin, eczema, dermatitis, menstrual-related bleeding, or vexing heat.
Precautions
- Seek medical attention promptly for abnormal bleeding, severe rash, fever, or mucosal damage.
- The formula contains both blood-nourishing and blood-invigorating herbs as well as bitter-cold heat-clearing herbs. It should not be taken independently for an extended period when the pattern does not match.
- Pregnant individuals, those with excessive menstrual bleeding, or those taking anticoagulant medications should consult a physician.
- Use caution in individuals with Spleen and Stomach deficiency-cold or marked diarrhea.