Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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竹叶石膏汤 · Zhú Yè Shí Gāo Tāng
A Shang Han Lun formula for residual heat after Yangming disease with Qi and fluid damage, presenting with low-grade fever, thirst, fatigue, nausea and a deficient rapid pulse.
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- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Clear heat, generate fluids, benefit Qi, harmonise the Stomach
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Clear residual heat, nourish Yin and support Qi after febrile disease
- Classical Source
- Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A Shang Han Lun formula for residual heat after Yangming disease with Qi and fluid damage, presenting with low-grade fever, thirst, fatigue, nausea and a deficient rapid pulse.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected in the recovery phase of febrile disease when heat lingers and Qi-fluids are damaged — milder clearing than Bai Hu Tang, with tonification that pure heat-clearers lack.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang | Bai Hu Tang | Sheng Mai San | Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear heat, generate fluids, benefit Qi, harmonise the Stomach | Clear Qi-aspect heat, generate fluids, stop thirst | Tonify Qi, generate fluids, astringe Yin | Clear summer-heat, benefit Qi, generate fluids |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Yin Deficiency | Stomach Heat | Qi Deficiency | Summer Heat |
| Main Conditions | Fever ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Nausea ·Fatigue & Low Energy | Fever ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Spontaneous Sweating | Fatigue & Low Energy ·Spontaneous Sweating ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Palpitations | Fatigue & Low Energy ·Fever ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Poor Appetite |
| Main Herbs | Lophatherum ·Gypsum ·Pinellia Rhizome ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Ginseng Root | Gypsum ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Licorice Root ·Non-glutinous Rice | Ginseng Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Schisandra Fruit | American Ginseng ·Dendrobium ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Coptis Rhizome ·Lophatherum |
| Classical Source | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun (Li Dongyuan) / Yi Xue Qi Yuan | Wen Re Jing Wei (Wang Mengying, Qing dynasty) / Li Dongyuan tradition variants |
Clinical Perspective
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang clears residual heat and generates fluids. Bai Hu Tang strongly clears Yangming heat at the peak. Sheng Mai San pure-tonifies Qi-Yin without heat-clearing. Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang addresses summer-heat damaging Qi-Yin.
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.