Bai Tou Weng Tang (Pulsatilla Decoction)
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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:
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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
There are 4 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Bai Tou Weng (Chinese Anemone Root or Pulsatilla)Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
LI, LIV, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Pulsatillae Chinensis
Chinese:
白头翁
Tone Marks:
bái tóu wēng
Translation:
Hoary headed geezer
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LI, LIV, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Rhizoma Coptidis
Chinese:
黄连
Tone Marks:
huáng lián
Translation:
Yellow Links
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
KI, BL
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Cortex Phellodendri
Chinese:
黄柏
Tone Marks:
huáng băi
Translation:
Yellow Fir
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
GB, LI, LIV, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Cortex Fraxini
Chinese:
秦皮
Tone Marks:
qín pí
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