Recently, another traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) compound preparation Pipa Qingfei granules regulated as one of the ancient classic formulae (which is a category 3.1 innovative TCM) is approved for marketing through technical evaluation. The formula of this TCM is derived from the Yi Zong Jin Jian (Golden Mirror of Medicine) by Wu Qian etc. from Qing dynasty, and enlisted in the Directory of Ancient Classic Formulae of Traditional Chinese Medicine (the first directory). The marketing authorization holder of this TCM is Jilin Aodong Taonan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

As recorded in Yi Zong Jin Jian, "this syndrome is caused by the blood heat in lung meridian. It usually generates pimples on face and nose that are shaped like millet bran, red and with swelling pain and broken out with white thick pus. As the course of disease developing, it becomes white, shaped like white millet bran. It is advisable to orally take Pipa Qingfei decoction." The Chinese patent medicine Pipa (Folium Eriobotryae) Qingfei (lung-clearing) decoction has the effects of clearing the heat of lung meridian and is indicated for acne by wind invading lung, causing syndrome of pimples on face and nose, red and with swelling pain, broken out with thick pus or causing dry patches. The marketing of this TCM variety will be conducive to promoting the wider use of ancient classic formulae in clinical practice, enhancing the influence of TCM in clinical service and bringing more convenience to drug availability for patients.