Bǎi Hé Gù Jīn Tāng (百合固金汤, Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Tonify category, with Bǎi Hé and Shēng Dì Huáng as chief herbs. It contains Bǎi Hé, Shēng Dì Huáng, Shú Dì Huáng, Mài Dōng, Bèi Mǔ, Bái Sháo, Dāng Guī, Gān Cǎo, Xuán Shēn and Jié Gěng. Actions: nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin; clears Heat; transforms Phlegm; stops cough.
| Pinyin | Bǎi Hé Gù Jīn Tāng (Bai He Gu Jin Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 百合固金汤 |
| English | Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal |
| Category | Tonify |
| Chief | Bǎi Hé, Shēng Dì Huáng |
| Tongue | Red, dry, little coat |
| Pulse | Thin, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Bǎi Hé | 9g |
| Shēng Dì Huáng | 6g |
| Shú Dì Huáng | 9g |
| Mài Dōng | 4.5g |
| Bèi Mǔ | 4.5g |
| Bái Sháo | 3g |
| Dāng Guī | 3g |
| Gān Cǎo | 3g |
| Xuán Shēn | 2.5g |
| Jié Gěng | 2.5g |
Actions
Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin; clears Heat; transforms Phlegm; stops cough
Indications
Lung and Kidney Yin deficiency: chronic cough, haemoptysis, dry sore throat, hot palms
Test yourself
What herbs are in Bǎi Hé Gù Jīn Tāng?
Bǎi Hé Gù Jīn Tāng contains Bǎi Hé 9g, Shēng Dì Huáng 6g, Shú Dì Huáng 9g, Mài Dōng 4.5g, Bèi Mǔ 4.5g, Bái Sháo 3g, Dāng Guī 3g, Gān Cǎo 3g, Xuán Shēn 2.5g and Jié Gěng 2.5g.
What is Bǎi Hé Gù Jīn Tāng used for?
Lung and Kidney Yin deficiency: chronic cough, haemoptysis, dry sore throat, hot palms.
What are the actions of Bǎi Hé Gù Jīn Tāng?
Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin; clears Heat; transforms Phlegm; stops cough.
What tongue and pulse go with Bǎi Hé Gù Jīn Tāng?
Tongue: Red, dry, little coat. Pulse: Thin, rapid.
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