Bai Tou Weng Tang Bái Tóu Wēng Tāng
Pulsatilla Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Clear Heat
- Subcategory
- Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
- Ingredients
- 4 herbs
Ingredients
4 substances in Bai Tou Weng Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Bai Tou Weng6 gClear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
Huang Bai9 gClear Heat and Dry Dampness
Huang Lian9 gClear Heat and Dry Dampness
Qin Pi9 gClear Heat and Dry DampnessPreparation & dosage
Decoction. Modern dosage of Bai Tou Weng is usually 2-3 times the listed amount.
Originally Appeared In:
- On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Sources & References
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