Bái Tóu Wēng Tāng
Bái Tóu Wēng Tāng (Bai Tou Weng Tang)
伤寒论 · 历代Heat-Clearing Formula
💊 Actions
Clears heat and resolves toxicity, cools the blood and stops diarrhea, used to treat dysentery caused by heat-toxin penetrating deeply into the intestines.
🏥 Indications
Used in Chinese herbal medicine to treat acute dysentery accompanied by high fever, passage of pure red blood, anal pain, and tenesmus. It should be used under the supervision of a qualified physician to avoid excessive cooling of the body.
🌿 Ingredients
| Role | Herb | Chinese name | Dosage | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 君 | 白头翁 | Bai Tou Weng | 15g | Cold |
| 臣 | 胡黄连 | Hu Huang Lian | 6g | Cold |
| 佐 | 黄柏 | Huang Bai | 6g | Cold |
| 佐 | 秦皮 | Qin Pi | 6g | Cold |
Classical source伤寒论
Notice
For educational purposes only. Consult a qualified practitioner before use — some herbs may interact with medications. (Actions & indications currently in Arabic)