Shi Wei Bai Du Tang
Star十味败毒汤 (Ten-Ingredient Decoction to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
Source: Seiju Hanaoka's experience formula — Seiju Hanaoka (1760-1835)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Shi Wei Bai Du Tang (Ten-Ingredient Decoction to Overcome Pathogenic Influences), from the Seiju Hanaoka's experience formula by Seiju Hanaoka.
Actions: Dispels wind; Eliminates toxins.
Presentation: Accumulation of heat and toxin at the exterior: various suppurative skin disorders such as acne, eczema, urticaria, boils, carbuncles, furuncles, lymphadenitis, mastitis, sinusitis, and otitis media.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1341.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chai Hu
as printed: Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 3g
|
3g | 12% | with Sheng Jiang harmonizes the interior and releases the exterior | |
|
Sheng Jiang
as printed: Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) 1g
|
1g | 4% | with Chai Hu harmonizes interior, releases exterior | |
|
Du Huo
as printed: Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis) 3g
|
3g | 12% | dispels wind and resolves dampness | |
|
Fang Feng
as printed: Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae) 3g
|
3g | 12% | dispels wind and resolves dampness | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria) 4g
|
4g | 16% | dispels wind and resolves dampness | |
|
Jie Geng
as printed: Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis) 3g
|
3g | 12% | activates blood, drains pus and phlegm | |
|
Chuan Xiong
as printed: Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) 3g
|
3g | 12% | activates blood, drains pus and phlegm | |
|
Jing Jie
as printed: Jing Jie (Herba Schizonepetae) 1g
|
1g | 4% | eliminates toxins | |
|
Ye Ying Pi
as printed: Ye Ying Pi (Pericarpium Prunus Pseudocerasus) 3g
|
3g | 12% | eliminates toxins | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 1g
|
1g | 4% | harmonizes all herbs |
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 neutral (+0.20)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cool 24%, neutral 32%, warm 44%.
Taste
- pungent 44%
- sweet 18%
- sour 6%
- bitter 24%
- bland 8%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Lung 52%
- Liver 52%
- Spleen 36%
- Kidney 28%
- Pericardium 24%
- Gallbladder 24%
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. Today the doses may be increased approximately 2-3 times.
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- This formula = Jie Geng Tang + Chai Hu, Chuan Xiong, Du Huo, Fang Feng, Fu Ling, Jing Jie, Sheng Jiang and Ye Ying Pi
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