Qin Lian Si Wu Tang
Star芩连四物汤 (Four-Substance Decoction with Scutellaria and Coptis)
Source: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Qin Lian Si Wu Tang (Four-Substance Decoction with Scutellaria and Coptis), from Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773).
Associated formula of Si Wu Tang.
Actions: Tonifies the blood; Drains heat
Indications: Short cycle with purple heavy flow, or red sticky vaginal discharge with tidal fever, greenish complexion, dizziness, blurred vision, palpitations, insomnia, irritability
Pattern: Concurrent blood deficiency and excess heat
Usage: For blood deficiency with heat; source text specifies no dosage.
Category: Formulas that Tonify the Blood.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 337.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Huang Qin
dose printed as 3-6g; as printed: Scutellariae Radix (huang qin) 3-6g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Huang Lian
dose printed as 3-6g; as printed: Coptidis Rhizoma (huang lian) 3-6g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Mai Men Dong
dose printed as 9-12g; as printed: Ophiopogonis Radix (mai men dong) 9-12g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Chuan Xiong
dose printed as 3-6g; as printed: Chuanxiong Rhizoma (chuan xiong) 3-6g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Dang Gui
dose printed as 9-12g; as printed: Angelicae sinensis Radix (dang gui) 9-12g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Bai Shao
dose printed as 9-12g; as printed: Paeoniae Radix alba (bai shao) 9-12g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Sheng Di Huang
dose printed as 9-12g; as printed: Rehmanniae Radix (sheng di huang) 9-12g
|
g | — | — |
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