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Qing Gu San (清骨散) clears deficiency heat and relieves bone-steaming fever; for chronic low-grade fever from yin deficiency.
English Name
Cool the Bones Powder
Classical Source
Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng, 1602
Ingredients
- Yin Chai Hu – chief; Zhi Mu, Hu Huang Lian, Di Gu Pi (clear deficiency heat)
- Qing Hao, Qin Jiao, Bie Jia, Gan Cao
Actions & Functions
- Clears deficiency heat and relieves steaming-bone fever
Indications
Yin-deficiency heat: chronic afternoon and night fever (bone-steaming), night sweats, emaciation, five-centre heat, and a flushed face.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with little coat. Pulse: thin and rapid.
Modifications
With marked yin deficiency, add yin tonics such as Sheng Di.
Cautions & Contraindications
For deficiency heat; not for fever from external invasion or excess heat.
