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