Shi Gao Tang (Gypsum Decoction)

Formula 24 of 25 in Formulas that Release the Exterior

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 (Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis)

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

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

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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