qin pi tang

Qin Pi Tang is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula, historically documented in classical texts such as the *Waitai Miyao* (Secret Essentials from the Outer Terrace). Its primary component is *Cortex Fraxini* (Qin Pi), which is often combined with other herbs like *Rhizoma Coptidis* (Huang Lian) and *Radix et Rhizoma Rhei* (Da Huang). Traditionally used to treat damp-heat conditions including dysentery and inflammatory eye diseases, modern pharmacological research has focused on its application in metabolic disorders. The formula exhibits significant anti-hyperuricemic effects by inhibiting xanthine oxidase activity and regulating renal urate transporters, making it a subject of interest for the treatment of gout and hyperuricemia. Additionally, it possesses anti-inflammatory properties mediated through the inhibition of the NF-κB signaling pathway.

Other names

Qinpi Tang秦皮汤Qinpi Decoction