Bái Hǔ Tāng (白虎汤, White Tiger Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Shí Gāo as chief herb. It contains Shí Gāo, Zhī Mǔ, Zhì Gān Cǎo and Jīng Mǐ (rice). Actions: clears Heat, drains Fire from Qi level; generates fluids, relieves thirst.
| Pinyin | Bái Hǔ Tāng (Bai Hu Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 白虎汤 |
| English | White Tiger Decoction |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Shí Gāo |
| Tongue | Red, dry yellow coat |
| Pulse | Flooding, large, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Shí Gāo | 30–60g |
| Zhī Mǔ | 9g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 3g |
| Jīng Mǐ (rice) | 9–15g |
Actions
Clears Heat, drains Fire from Qi level; generates fluids, relieves thirst
Indications
Qi-level Heat: high fever, profuse sweating, severe thirst, flooding pulse
Test yourself
What herbs are in Bái Hǔ Tāng?
Bái Hǔ Tāng contains Shí Gāo 30–60g, Zhī Mǔ 9g, Zhì Gān Cǎo 3g and Jīng Mǐ (rice) 9–15g.
What is Bái Hǔ Tāng used for?
Qi-level Heat: high fever, profuse sweating, severe thirst, flooding pulse.
What are the actions of Bái Hǔ Tāng?
Clears Heat, drains Fire from Qi level; generates fluids, relieves thirst.
What tongue and pulse go with Bái Hǔ Tāng?
Tongue: Red, dry yellow coat. Pulse: Flooding, large, rapid.
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