Herbal Formula Database
The herbal formula "bai he gu jin wan" , 百合固金丸, which in english is "lily bulb to preserve the metal", is categorized within the "treat dryness" functional grouping and within the "enrich the yin and moisten dryness" sub-category.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
Our shop contains bai he gu jin wan from the following manufacturer:
For many reasons such as availability, ecological choices, and/or price, each manufacturer or herbalist may well adjust the exact composition of a specific formula. Bai He Gu Jin Wan is generally comprised of the following herbs:
A single formula, alone, may not be sufficient to fully address a particular TCM diagnostic pattern. Formulas may be used alone, in combinations, and/or in stages. Bai He Gu Jin Wan is a candidate for consideration when needing to influence kidney yin deficiency and/or lung yin deficiency.
Bai He Gu Jin Wan may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored overall approach, to influence the following conditions: asthma, cough, night sweats (sleep hyperhidrosis) and/or sore throat
Our clinical staff have made the following notes, regarding bai he gu jin wan.
In TCM the Lung qi is reflected by the strength of the voice and ability to breath deep and easy while the Lung yin is responsible for keeping the lungs and throat/nose moistened. Over use of the lungs from chronic excessive speaking/singing, smoking, and poor air quality can all affect both the lung qi and yin. The kidney system helps to anchor the lungs, and yin in general is required to moisten and lubricate the tissues so this formula also has a mild function to strengthen the kidney yin.
As noted above, bai he gu jin wan is within the treat dryness functional group. And it appears within the sub-category "enrich the yin and moisten dryness", which contains the following formulas:
All formulas in the primary category of "treat dryness" are listed below.
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