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Bai Hu Tang 白虎汤
White Tiger Decoction

Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:
Shang Han Lun

Herb Name
Shi Gao (Gypsum)
Zhi mu (Anemarrhena)
Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)
Geng Mi (nonglutinous Rice)
Latin
Calcium sulphate
Anemarrhena asphodeloides

Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Oryza sativa
Amount
30 grams
9 grams
3 grams
9–15 grams


Preparation:
Decoct in water until the rice is cooked, then drink the tea.

Function:
Clears Heat from Qi level, clears Stomach Fire, moistens and relieves Thirst

Use:
High Fever with profuse sweating, Thirst, Irritability, strong and rapid pulse
1. High Fever
2. Meningitis
3. Encephalitis
4. Pneumonia
5. Diabetes
6. Heat Stroke
7. Bleeding gums, Periodontitis

Dose:

The above can be taken as a dose, or divided into 2 doses to be taken twice a day.

Cautions:
1. Not used in Coldness or Deficiency
2. Stop use if there is a feeling of coldness, cold limbs or stiffness of the neck after using.


Modifications:
1. If the Stomach is weak, use Dioscorea Shan Yao instead of Rice.
2. Severe Qi deficiency and damage to the fluids from excess Heat, add Ginseng or American Ginseng.
3. Red eyes with strong Headache, add Coptis Huang Lian, Scutellaria Huang Qin
4. Swollen painful gums from excess Heat, add Rhubarb Da Huang.


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