Qing+Ying+Tang+(Clear+the+Nutritive-Level+Decoction)

Qing Ying Tang (Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction)
Less severe cases present with thirst, as the pathogen goes deeper thirst will disappear. T: scarlet, dry P: thin, rapid
 * Category:** Clears Heat & Cool Blood [heat in the nutritive level, also nourishes Yin]
 * Preparation:** Decoct with water.
 * Function:** Clears the nutritive level, relieves fire toxin, drains heat, and nourishes the Yin
 * Indications:** High fever that worsens at night, severe irritability and restlessness. Some patients are thirsty, some delirious, and some exhibit faint and indistinct erythema and purpura.
 * Clinical Applications:** encephalitis B, meningitis, typhoid, septicemia, thrombocytopenic purpura
 * Contraindications:** cases w/ dampness

**Ingredients:**
Shui Niu Jiao (30-120g.) Xuan Shen (9g.) Sheng Di Huang ( 15g.) Mai Men Dong (9g.) Jin Yin Hua (9g.) Lian Qiao (6g.) Huang Lian (4.5g.) Dan Zhu Ye (3g.) Dan Shen (6g.)

**Analysis:**
//Chief://
 * Shui Niu Jiao:** clears heat toxicity, calms spirit

//Deputy://
 * Xuan Shen:** enriches Yin, directs fire downward, resolves toxicity
 * Sheng Di Huang:** cools blood and enriches Yin
 * Mai Men Dong:** clears heat, nourishes Yin, generates fluids

//Assistant://
 * Jin Yin Hua, Lian Qiao:** clearfs heat toxin
 * Huang Lian, Dan Zhu Ye:** clear heat from the heart
 * Dan Shen:** prevents blood stasis

**Modifications:**
Sever depletion of Yin and fluids: + Sha Shen, Gou Qi Zi Severe Qi level fire: + Shi Gao Tremors and spasms: + Gou Teng, Ling Yang Jiao, Di Long Heat sinking into the pericardium w/ high fever, convulsive spasm, and impaired consciousness: use An Gong Niu Huang Wan wen symptoms are acute