Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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百合固金汤 · Bǎi Hé Gù Jīn Tāng
Classic formula for Lung and Kidney Yin deficiency with dryness and possible blood-streaked sputum. Used for chronic dry cough, night sweats and residual dryness after heat diseases.
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- Formula Category
- Yin-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish Lung-Kidney Yin, moisten Lungs, stop cough
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Nourish Lung and Kidney Yin, moisten the Lungs and stop cough
- Classical Source
- Shen Zhai Yi Shu (Ming dynasty) / traditional
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
Classic formula for Lung and Kidney Yin deficiency with dryness and possible blood-streaked sputum. Used for chronic dry cough, night sweats and residual dryness after heat diseases.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for chronic Lung-Kidney Yin deficiency with a persistent dry cough, scanty or blood-streaked sputum and night sweats — a deeper, more sustained tonification than Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang, and nourishing where Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang still clears active warm-dryness.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Bai He Gu Jin Tang | Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang | Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang | Sang Xing Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish Lung-Kidney Yin, moisten Lungs, stop cough | Nourish Lung-Stomach Yin, generate fluids | Clear Dryness, moisten Lungs, rescue Lung Yin and Qi | Disperse warm-dryness, moisten Lungs, stop cough |
| Formula Category | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Lung Heat | Wind-Heat |
| Main Conditions | Dry Cough ·Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Night Sweats | Dry Cough ·Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Dry Cough ·Sore Throat ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Dry Cough ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Sore Throat |
| Main Herbs | Lily Bulb ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Scrophularia Root | Glehnia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome ·Mulberry Leaf ·Trichosanthes Root | Mulberry Leaf ·Gypsum ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Donkey-hide Gelatin ·Black Sesame Seed | Mulberry Leaf ·Bitter Apricot Kernel ·Glehnia / Adenophora Root ·Thunberg Fritillaria Bulb ·Prepared Soybean |
| Classical Source | Shen Zhai Yi Shu (Ming dynasty) / traditional | Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, Qing dynasty) | Yi Men Fa Lu (Qing dynasty, Yu Chang) | Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, Qing dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Bai He Gu Jin Tang strongly nourishes Lung-Kidney Yin. Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang is milder for Lung-Stomach Yin. Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang clears warm-dryness with some nourishing. Sang Xing Tang is for early exterior warm-dryness.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.