Bái Tóu Wēng Tāng (Pulsatilla Decoction)

Formula 14 of 30 in Formulas that Clear Heat

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 (Radix Pulsatillae Chinensis)

Bai Tou Weng (Chinese Anemone Root or Pulsatilla) 白头翁
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) 黄连
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) 黄柏
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) 秦皮
Qty:	9 grams
Chan:	GB, LI, LIV, ST
Prop:	Bitter, Cold
Latin:	Cortex Fraxini
Cat:	Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

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