Formula

Bai He Gu Jin Tang

Lily Bulb Decoction | 百合固金汤

Also known as:

Lily Bulb Decoction to Consolidate the Lungs , Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal

Bai He Gu Jin Tang

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Actions

Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin, Moistens the Lung, Transfers Phlegm, Clears Heat, Reliefs Cough

Category

Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Key Ingredients

Bai He, Shu Di huang, Di Huang

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Ingredients in Bai He Gu Jin Tang

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Bai He
Bai He

Lily bulbs

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs
Parts Used Dried fleshly scale leaves of the bulb
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
In general Bai He's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and stops cough due to either Lung Yin Deficiency or Lung-Heat. Clears Heat from the Heart and calms the Spirit (Shen)."

In the context of Bai He Gu Jin Tang, it is used because it moistens and nourishes Dryness in the Lungs, and clears Heat.
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Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang

Prepared rehmannia

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Shu Di huang is a very powerful tonic for the Liver and Kidney Yin. Together with its sister herb Unprepared rehmannia (Sheng Di Huang), it is also especially helpful in treating Fire due to Yin Deficiency.
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Di Huang
Di Huang

Unprepared Rehmannia

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Sheng Di Huang strongly enriches the Yin and tonifies the Kidneys. It also cools the Blood to stop the bleeding since, according to Chinese medicine, excessive Heat in the Blood damages the vessels and leads to bleeding.
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Mai Dong
Mai Dong

Dwarf lilyturf roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Mai Dong is an important herb for tonifying the Yin, especially that of the Upper Burner. It also assist Lily bulb (Bai He) and the other two key herbs with their actions on the Lungs.
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Xuan Shen
Xuan Shen

Ningpo figwort roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Xuan Shen helps the Kidney water ascend to the Lungs and is very efficient at clearing Fire from Deficiency and treating steaming bone condition.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Dang Gui , together with White peony roots, another assistant herb, nourish the Blood to support the Yin. Also they together protect the Lungs from violation thanks to their action of calming the Liver.
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Jie Geng
Jie Geng

Platycodon roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Jie Geng facilitates the movement of Lung Qi and stops coughing, especially when combined with Fritillary bulbs (Chuan Bei Mu), as is the case here.
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Chuan Bei Mu
Chuan Bei Mu

Sichuan Fritillary bulbs

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs
Parts Used Dried bulb
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
In general Chuan Bei Mu's main actions are as follows: "Clears Hot Phlegm and stops cough. Clears Lung Heat caused by Yin Deficiency. Clears Heat and reduces hard lumps and swellings."

In the context of Bai He Gu Jin Tang, it is used because it moistens the Lungs, transforms Phlegm, and stops coughing.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Gan Cao harmonizes the actions of the other herbs and, in combination with Platycodon root (Jie Geng), improves the status of the throat.
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Bai Shao
Bai Shao

White peony roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Bai Shao , together with Dong quoi, another assistant herb, nourish the Blood to support the Yin. Also they together protect the Lungs from violation thanks to their action of calming the Liver.
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Usage & Safety

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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Bai He Gu Jin Tang belongs to the category of moisturizing formulas, specifically those that nourish Yin and moisten Dryness. It is primarily used to treat conditions of Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency with upward-flaring Empty Fire. Symptoms include coughing and wheezing, blood-streaked phlegm, dry and sore throat, dizziness, afternoon fever, a red tongue with little coating, and a thin, rapid pulse.

Clinically, this formula is commonly used to treat conditions such as pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis with hemoptysis, chronic pharyngitis, and spontaneous pneumothorax, especially when these conditions are associated with Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency and rising Empty Fire.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Main Actions

  • Nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin
  • Moistens the Lung
  • Transfers Phlegm
  • Clears Heat
  • Reliefs Cough

Formula Origin

Writings for Posterity of [Zhou] Shen-Zhai (1573 AD)

Formula Description

Bai He Gu Jin Tang is a 10-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Lily Bulbs (Bai He), Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang) and Unprepared Rehmannia (Sheng Di Huang) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1573 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that nourish Yin and tonify. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes Lung and Kidney Yin and 2) moistens the Lung.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Bai He Gu Jin Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Body Fluids Deficiency, Lung Dryness or Lung Yin Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as absence of menstruation, chronic bronchitis or chronic pharyngitis for instance.