Sháo Yào Tāng (芍药汤, Peony Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Bái Sháo as chief herb. It contains Bái Sháo, Huáng Lián, Huáng Qín, Dà Huáng, Bīng Láng, Dāng Guī, Ròu Guì, Gān Cǎo and Mù Xiāng. Actions: clears Damp-Heat from the Intestines; harmonises qi and Blood; stops diarrhoea-dysentery.
| Pinyin | Sháo Yào Tāng (Shao Yao Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 芍药汤 |
| English | Peony Decoction |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Bái Sháo |
| Tongue | Yellow greasy coat |
| Pulse | Slippery, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Bái Sháo | 15g |
| Huáng Lián | 9g |
| Huáng Qín | 9g |
| Dà Huáng | 6g |
| Bīng Láng | 6g |
| Dāng Guī | 9g |
| Ròu Guì | 3g |
| Gān Cǎo | 6g |
| Mù Xiāng | 6g |
Actions
Clears Damp-Heat from the Intestines; harmonises qi and Blood; stops diarrhoea-dysentery
Indications
Damp-Heat dysentery: abdominal pain, tenesmus, foul-smelling yellow or green mucus stools with blood, burning anus, scanty dark urine
Test yourself
What herbs are in Sháo Yào Tāng?
Sháo Yào Tāng contains Bái Sháo 15g, Huáng Lián 9g, Huáng Qín 9g, Dà Huáng 6g, Bīng Láng 6g, Dāng Guī 9g, Ròu Guì 3g, Gān Cǎo 6g and Mù Xiāng 6g.
What is Sháo Yào Tāng used for?
Damp-Heat dysentery: abdominal pain, tenesmus, foul-smelling yellow or green mucus stools with blood, burning anus, scanty dark urine.
What are the actions of Sháo Yào Tāng?
Clears Damp-Heat from the Intestines; harmonises qi and Blood; stops diarrhoea-dysentery.
What tongue and pulse go with Sháo Yào Tāng?
Tongue: Yellow greasy coat. Pulse: Slippery, rapid.
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