Tuo Li Xiao Du Yin
Star托里消毒饮 (Drain the Interior and Detoxify Decoction)
Source: Yi Fang Ji Jie — Wang Ang (Qing, 1682)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Tuo Li Xiao Du Yin (Drain the Interior and Detoxify Decoction), from the Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytical Collection of Medical Formulas) by Wang Ang.
Actions: Tonifies qi and blood; Reduces swelling, drains pus, and promotes generation of new tissues.
Presentation: Suppurative disorders with qi and blood deficiencies: nodules and hardness with or without discharge of pus and abscess, generalized deficiency and weakness.
Note: the book also describes a formula of the same name from Wan Bing Hui Chun (p. 1368). This record follows the Yi Fang Ji Jie version.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1367, 1368.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng) 3g
|
3g | 10% | tonifies qi (Si Jun Zi Tang concept) | |
|
Bai Zhu
as printed: Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 3g
|
3g | 10% | tonifies qi | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria) 3g
|
3g | 10% | tonifies qi | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 1.5g
|
1.5g | 5% | tonifies qi | |
|
Dang Gui
as printed: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 3g
|
3g | 10% | tonifies blood (Si Wu Tang concept) | |
|
Bai Shao
as printed: Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) 3g
|
3g | 10% | tonifies blood | |
|
Chuan Xiong
as printed: Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) 3g
|
3g | 10% | tonifies blood | |
|
Huang Qi
as printed: Huang Qi (Radix Astragali) 3g
|
3g | 10% | tonifies qi, promotes new tissue generation | |
|
Jin Yin Hua
as printed: Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae) 3g
|
3g | 10% | clears heat, eliminates toxins | |
|
Jie Geng
as printed: Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis) 1.5g
|
1.5g | 5% | drains pus, eliminates toxins | |
|
Bai Zhi
as printed: Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) 1.5g
|
1.5g | 5% | drains pus, eliminates toxins | |
|
Zao Jiao Ci
as printed: Zao Jiao Ci (Spina Gleditsiae) 1.5g
|
1.5g | 5% | drains pus, eliminates toxins |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net slightly warm (+0.30)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 10%, cool 10%, neutral 20%, warm 60%.
Taste
- pungent 28%
- sweet 45%
- sour 5%
- bitter 18%
- bland 5%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Spleen 65%
- Lung 55%
- Heart 45%
- Stomach 35%
- Liver 35%
- Kidney 20%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Decoct in 2 cups of water until reduced to 80%; take warm, strained, after meals.
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Formula family
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