xiao qing long tang jia jian

Xiao Qing Long Tang Jia Jian (小青龙汤加减颗粒剂) is a modified granule formulation of the traditional Chinese medicine formula Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue-Green Dragon Decoction). This herbal combination is based on the classic prescription from "Shang Han Lun" and is used primarily for conditions characterized by wind-cold with internal fluid retention. The main indications include cough with thin, clear sputum, nasal discharge, sneezing, wheezing or asthma due to cold-phlegm accumulation in the lungs, allergic rhinitis, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and common cold symptoms. The mechanism of action involves dispersing external cold pathogens while warming the lungs and transforming retained fluids (phlegm), thus relieving cough and wheezing. It exerts anti-inflammatory effects on respiratory mucosa and modulates immune responses associated with allergy. The typical ingredients are: - Ephedra (麻黄) - Cinnamon twig (桂枝) - Dried ginger (干姜) - Asarum/Chinese wild ginger (细辛) - Pinellia ternata/prepared pinellia tuber (法半夏/半夏) - Schisandra fruit (五味子) - Peony root/white peony root (芍药/白芍) - Licorice root/prepared licorice root (炙甘草) The "Jia Jian" modification may involve minor adjustments to these herbs depending on patient presentation.

Other names

小青龙汤加减颗粒剂Xiao Qing Long Tang Jia Jian小青龙汤颗粒小青龙颗粒