Huang Qin Hua Shi Tang
Star黄芩滑石汤 (Scutellaria and Talcum Decoction)
Source: Wen Bing Tiao Bian — Wu Ju-Tong (Qing, 1798)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Huang Qin Hua Shi Tang (Scutellaria and Talcum Decoction), from the Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Systematic Differentiation of Warm Disease) by Wu Ju-Tong — a variation of San Ren Tang.
Actions: Clears heat; Dispels dampness.
Presentation: Damp-warmth stagnating in the middle jiao: persistent fever that falls with sweating then rebounds, generalized body aches, thirst with little desire to drink, light yellow slippery tongue coating, moderate pulse.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1095.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Huang Qin
as printed: Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) 9g
|
9g | 18.75% | — | |
|
Hua Shi
as printed: Hua Shi (Talcum) 9g
|
9g | 18.75% | — | |
|
Fu Ling Pi
as printed: Fu Ling Pi (Cortex Poria) 9g
|
9g | 18.75% | — | |
|
Da Fu Pi
as printed: Da Fu Pi (Pericarpium Arecae) 6g
|
6g | 12.5% | — | |
|
Bai Dou Kou
as printed: Dou Kou (Fructus Amomi Rotundus) 3g
|
3g | 6.25% | — | |
|
Tong Cao
as printed: Tong Cao (Medulla Tetrapanacis) 3g
|
3g | 6.25% | — | |
|
Zhu Ling
as printed: Zhu Ling (Polyporus) 9g
|
9g | 18.75% | — |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net slightly cool (-0.63)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 38%, cool 6%, neutral 38%, warm 19%.
Taste
- pungent 19%
- sweet 31%
- bitter 19%
- bland 31%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Stomach 63%
- Spleen 56%
- Lung 50%
- Kidney 38%
- Large intestine 31%
- Small intestine 31%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Decoction.
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