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Bai He Gu Jin Tang (百合固金湯) nourishes the yin of the Lung and Kidney, clears deficiency heat and transforms phlegm; for Lung-Kidney yin deficiency with a dry cough, sometimes with blood.
English Name
Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal
Classical Source
Shen Zhai Yi Shu, 16th c.
Ingredients
- Sheng Di, Shu Di, Mai Men Dong, Bai He, Xuan Shen (nourish yin)
- Dang Gui, Bai Shao; Chuan Bei Mu, Jie Geng; Gan Cao
Actions & Functions
- Nourishes the Lung and Kidney yin and clears deficiency heat
- Transforms phlegm and stops cough
Indications
Lung-Kidney yin deficiency: a chronic dry cough with scanty sticky sputum or blood-streaked phlegm, a dry, sore throat, afternoon flushes, and night sweats.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red with little coat. Pulse: thin and rapid.
Modifications
With marked bleeding, add herbs to cool the blood and stop bleeding.
Cautions & Contraindications
Cloying; use with caution in Spleen deficiency with loose stools and much phlegm-damp.
