Properties: Sweet, neutral
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Lung and Spleen
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Tonifies Yang
Diarrhoea due to Yang Deficiency
- Tonifies the Qi of the Lungs, Spleen and Intestines and stops restlessness
Qi Deficiency with spontaneous perspiration and weakness
- Stops thirst and generates fluids
Body Fluid Deficiency
Suggested Daily Dosage: 9-30g in decoction.
Appears in 18 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
Bai Hu Cheng Qi Tang (White Tiger Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Bai Hu Jia Cang Zhu Tang (White Tiger plus Atractylodes Decoction)
From: Book to Safeguard Life Arranged According to Pattern (1108)
Bai Hu Jia Gui Zhi Tang (White Tiger plus Cinnamon Twig Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang (White Tiger plus Ginseng Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Chai Hu Bai Hu Tang (Bupleurum White Tiger Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Fu Zi Jing Mi Tang (Aconite and Glutinous Rice Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Geng Nian An Wan (Peaceful Menopause Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Hua Ban Tang (Transform Maculae Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Ling Xi Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger with Antelope and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)
Mai Men Dong Tang (Ophiopogonis Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)
Sang Dan Xie Bai Tang (Mulberry Leaf and Moutan Decoction to Drain the White)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Tao Hua Tang (Peach Blossom Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Wei Long Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Stomach Dragon Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)
Xie Bai San (Drain the White Powder)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)
Xie Bai San (Drain the White Powder)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Lophatherum and Gypsum Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, has been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
