Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang (Sweet Wormwood and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Decoction)

Sweet Wormwood and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Decoction

Wen Bing Tiao Bian, 1798

• Qing Hao & Bie Jia – chief
• Sheng Di, Zhi Mu, Mu Dan Pi

• Nourishes the yin and vents lurking heat

Lurking heat in the yin (late-stage warm disease): night fever that abates by morning without sweating, emaciation, a dry mouth and a red tongue.

Tongue: red with little coat. Pulse: thin and rapid.

With marked deficiency, add herbs to enrich the yin further.

For yin-deficiency lurking heat; not for the acute exterior or full-heat stages.