Bái Tóu Wēng Tāng

(Pulsatilla Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Pattern:

• Heat Toxins scorching the Stomach and Intestines causing Dysentery

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue with yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Modern dosage of Bai Tou Weng is usually 2-3 times the listed amount.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver, Heart, Bladder, Kidneys, Gall Bladder

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Bai Tou Weng (Chinese Anemone Root or Pulsatilla) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Pulsatillae Chinensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Coptidis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Huang Bai (Phellodendron or Amur Cork tree Bark) Qty: 9 grams Chan: KI, BL Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Cortex Phellodendri Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Qin Pi (Korean Ash Branch Bark) Qty: 9 grams Chan: GB, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Cortex Fraxini Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.