Prescriptions for Clearing Heat in Ying and Blood Systems
Huaban Tang: Classic TCM Formula
Hua Ban Tang
化斑汤
Name
The Prescription of Huaban Tang
Source
The book Wen Bing Tiao Bian
Ingredients
Shi Gao 30 g,Zhi Mu 12 g,Raw Gan Cao 10 g,Xuan Shen 10 g.Xi Jiao 60 g,Jing Mi 9 g.Explanation
Xi Jiao and Xuan Shen: Clearing heart-fire, removing toxicity and tonifying yin.
Shi Gao: Removing heat.
Gan Cao and Jing Mi: Invigorating the spleen and stomach.
Zhi Mu: Clearing heat and purging fire, nourishing yin.
The Effect of Huaban Tang
Effect
Clear qi and cool blood.
Administrations
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken thrice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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