Bai Ye Tang

(Biota Twig Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding

Pattern:

• Yang Deficiency causing Cold which impairs the Spleen Qi from governing the Blood

Actions:

• Warms Spleen Yang, Clears Liver Fire, and stops bleeding

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue with thin coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid forceless pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• None Noted

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Pao Jiang is commonly substituted for Gan Jiang.
• The urine of boys under 12 years of age can be added to this formula to enhance it's stop bleeding effect by moving blood downward.

Originally Appeared In:

• Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Kidneys

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

	Ce Bai Ye (Biota Leaves, Leafy Twig of Arborvitae) 侧柏叶 Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, LIV, LI. Prop: Bitter, Astringent, Slightly Cold Latin: Cacumen Biotae Orientalis Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger Rhizome) 干姜 Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Hot Latin: dry Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Ai Ye (Mugwort Leaf, Artemisia) 艾叶 Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: SP, LIV, KI Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm Latin: Artemisiae Argyi Folium Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding

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

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.