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Qing Ying Tang

清营汤 (Qing Ying Tang)

Source: Wen Bing Tiao Bian — Wu Jutong (Qing, 1798)

Ying level heat in warm diseaseHigh fever with worse symptoms at nightRestlessness and partial deliriumFaint rash beginning to appearThirst with dry mouthSerious febrile illness

Description

Qing Ying Tang (Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction) is the primary formula for heat entering the Ying (nutritive) level in warm disease — a serious progression where pathogenic heat has penetrated deeply into the Blood system. It clears Ying and Blood level heat, nourishes Yin, and opens heat obstructing the mind. It is used for serious febrile diseases with altered consciousness and rashes.

Preparation

Decoct in water 25–30 minutes. Take cool. For acute febrile conditions, frequency may be increased under supervision.

Dosage

Decoction: 1–2 doses/day for serious conditions. Hospital-supervised use recommended for severe cases.