Wu Bei Zi Tang

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Source: Yang Ke Xuan Cui

Last updated October 1, 2026

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Description

Wu Bei Zi Tang (Chinese Nut-gall Decoction), from Essential Selections for External Sores (Yang Ke Xuan Cui).

Actions: Relieve swelling and pain, astringe and stanch bleeding. Indicated for the treatment of hemorrhoids and prolapse of anus, with prolapse of rectum from anus, accompanied by bleeding, constipation, pale tongue with thin and white coating, and thready pulse

Indications: Its use is prohibited in patients with hemorrhoids with a pattern of damp-heat obstructing in the intestines

Source: Xi S, Gong Y. Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas: New Century Traditional Chinese Medicine. Academic Press/Elsevier, 2017, pp. 861–873.

Preparation

Decoct the ingredients with water, fumigate and wash the affected area, once a day

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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