Shi Gao Tang

(Gypsum Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Originally Appeared In:

• Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library (Wai Tai Bi Yao)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

	Shi Gao (Gypsum) 石膏 Qty: 6 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Very Cold Latin: Gypsum Fibrosum Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Ma Huang (Ephedra Stem) 麻黄 Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, BL Prop: Spicy, Slightly Bitter, Warm Latin: Herba Ephedrae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Dan Dou Chi (Prepared Soybean) 淡豆敕 Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Neutral Latin: Semen Praeparatum Sojae Cat: Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) 黄连 Qty: 6 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Coptidis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) 黄芩 Qty: 6 grams Chan: GB, LI, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Huang Bai (Phellodendron or Amur Cork tree Bark) 黄柏 Qty: 6 grams Chan: KI, BL Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Cortex Phellodendri Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit) 栀子 Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.