Xiao Ke Fang
Star消渴方 (Wasting and Thirsting Formula)
Source: An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (1990)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Xiao Ke Fang (Wasting and Thirsting Formula), from the An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (Anhui University School of Medicine) — a variation of Yu Ye Tang.
Actions: Tonifies qi; Nourishes yin; Clears heat; Invigorates blood to dispel stagnation.
Presentation: Chronic xiao ke (wasting and thirsting) syndrome with qi and yin deficiencies, rising deficiency heat, and blood stagnation.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1051.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Shan Yao
as printed: Shan Yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae)
|
g | — | — | |
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Huang Qi
as printed: Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)
|
g | — | — | |
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Xi Yang Shen
as printed: Xi Yang Shen (Radix Panacis Quinquefolii)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Xuan Shen
as printed: Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae)
|
g | — | — | |
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Shi Gao
as printed: Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Zhi Mu
as printed: Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Bai Zhu
as printed: Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Cang Zhu
as printed: Cang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Dan Shen
as printed: Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae)
|
g | — | — | |
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Hong Hua
as printed: Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)
|
g | — | — | |
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Lian Xu
as printed: Lian Xu (Stamen Nelumbinis)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Lian Zi Xin
as printed: Lian Zi Xin (Plumula Nelumbinis)
|
g | — | — |
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