Sāng Jú Yĭn

Question 1

Method of Preparation

Answer 1

Decoct for only 10-20 minutes. Add bò hé at the end.

Question 2

Actions

Answer 2

Disperses wind and clears heat, stops coughing by facilitating the flow of Lung qi

Question 3

Diagnostic Pattern

Answer 3

The early, superficial stage of a warm pathogen disease.

Question 4

Indications

Answer 4

slight fever, cough, slight thirst
T: thin, white coat
P: floating, rapid

Question 5

sāng yè
jú huā

Answer 5

cool, light, can clear heat from exterior

Question 6

sāng yè

Answer 6

sweet, bitter
clears heat from the lungs, stops coughing

Question 7

jú huā

Answer 7

disperses upper burner wind-heat, including that which affects the eyes

Question 8

lián qiáo
bò hé

Answer 8

strengthen formula’s exterior-releasing properties

Question 9

jié gĕng
xìng rén

Answer 9

ascending and descending, respectively
assist chiefs by facilitating flow of Lung qi to stop coughing

Question 10

lú gēn

Answer 10

clears heat, generates fluids –> reduce thirst

Question 11

gān căo

Answer 11

helps clear heat, harmonizes actions of other herbs

Question 12

Herbs

Answer 12

sāng yè
jú huā
lián qiáo
bò hé
jié gĕng
xìng rén
lú gēn
gān căo

Question 13

Cautions and Contraindications

Answer 13

This is an acrid and cold formula that treats a wind-warmth condition. It is inappropriate for cough caused by wind-cold. Sang Ju Yin has only mild potency to treat cough caused by wind-warmth invasion. In cases of severe cough caused by Lung heat, the use of this formula alone will not be sufficient. Modification with additional herbs and doses, or selection of another formula is necessary for proper treatment.