Bai Mao Gen Tang
Star白茅根汤 (Imperata Decoction)
Source: Guang An Men Yi Yuan (1990)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Bai Mao Gen Tang (Imperata Decoction), from the Guang An Men Yi Yuan (Guang An Men Hospital) — a variation of Wu Ling San.
Actions: Clears heat, promotes urination and eliminates water accumulation.
Presentation: Chronic lin zheng (dysuria syndrome) with urinary difficulty or anuria.
Composition: Herbs listed without doses.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1112.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bai Mao Gen
as printed: Bai Mao Gen (Rhizoma Imperatae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Huang Qi
as printed: Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Lu Xian Cao
as printed: Lu Xian Cao (Herba Pyrolae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Shan Zhu Yu
as printed: Shan Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Du Zhong
as printed: Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Huang Bai
as printed: Huang Bo (Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Mu Li
as printed: Mu Li (Concha Ostreae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Jin Ying Zi
as printed: Jin Ying Zi (Fructus Rosae Laevigatae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Shi Wei
as printed: Shi Wei (Folium Pyrrosiae)
|
g | — | — |
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Match score combines dosage-weighted composition (cosine, 70%) with shared-herb overlap (Jaccard, 30%).
Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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