Huáng Tǔ Tāng (黄土汤, Yellow Earth Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Stop bleeding category, with Fu Long Gan (Stove earth) as chief herb. It contains Fú Lóng Gān, Ē Jiāo, Bái Zhú, Fù Zǐ, Gān Dì Huáng, Huáng Qín and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: warms Yang; strengthens Spleen; nourishes Blood; stops bleeding — Cold deficiency bleeding.
| Pinyin | Huáng Tǔ Tāng (Huang Tu Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 黄土汤 |
| English | Yellow Earth Decoction |
| Category | Stop bleeding |
| Chief | Fu Long Gan (Stove earth) |
| Tongue | Pale, moist white coat |
| Pulse | Deep, thin, frail |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Fú Lóng Gān | 30g |
| Ē Jiāo | 9g |
| Bái Zhú | 9g |
| Fù Zǐ | 9g |
| Gān Dì Huáng | 9g |
| Huáng Qín | 9g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 9g |
Actions
Warms Yang; strengthens Spleen; nourishes Blood; stops bleeding — Cold deficiency bleeding
Indications
Spleen Yang deficiency failing to control Blood: rectal bleeding (dark), haematemesis (dark), uterine bleeding — all pale and cold patient
Test yourself
What herbs are in Huáng Tǔ Tāng?
Huáng Tǔ Tāng contains Fú Lóng Gān 30g, Ē Jiāo 9g, Bái Zhú 9g, Fù Zǐ 9g, Gān Dì Huáng 9g, Huáng Qín 9g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 9g.
What is Huáng Tǔ Tāng used for?
Spleen Yang deficiency failing to control Blood: rectal bleeding (dark), haematemesis (dark), uterine bleeding — all pale and cold patient.
What are the actions of Huáng Tǔ Tāng?
Warms Yang; strengthens Spleen; nourishes Blood; stops bleeding — Cold deficiency bleeding.
What tongue and pulse go with Huáng Tǔ Tāng?
Tongue: Pale, moist white coat. Pulse: Deep, thin, frail.
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