Zhu Ye Liu Bang Tang
Star竹叶柳蒡汤 (Lophatherum, Tamarisk, and Arctium Decoction)
Source: Xian Xing Zhai Yi Xue Guang Bi Ji — Miao Xi-Yong (1613)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Zhu Ye Liu Bang Tang (Lophatherum, Tamarisk, and Arctium Decoction), from the Xian Xing Zhai Yi Xue Guang Bi Ji (Wide-Ranging Medical Notes from the First-Awakened Studio) by Miao Xi-Yong.
Actions: Releases the exterior and promotes the eruption of measles; Clears and sedates the Lung and Stomach.
Presentation: Measles that fail to erupt: cough, irritability, a feeling of oppression, restlessness, soreness and pain of the throat.
Cautions:
- Potent at releasing wind and sedating interior heat; not for prolonged use or large doses, and stop once the desired effect is achieved
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 106.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Xi He Liu
as printed: Xi He Liu (Cacumen Tamaricis) 15g [6g]
|
6g | 12.63% | Jun (Chief) | promotes the eruption of measles |
|
Niu Bang Zi
chao (dry-fried); as printed: Niu Bang Zi (Fructus Arctii) 4.5g
|
4.5g | 9.47% | dispels wind-heat and eliminates toxins | |
|
Jing Jie
spike (sui); as printed: Jing Jie Sui (Spica Schizonepetae) 3g [4g]
|
4g | 8.42% | releases the exterior to facilitate eruption | |
|
Ge Gen
as printed: Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae) 4.5g
|
4.5g | 9.47% | releases the exterior to facilitate eruption | |
|
Zhi Mu
mi zhi (fried with honey); as printed: Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae) 3g
|
3g | 6.32% | clears heat and promotes generation of fluids | |
|
Xuan Shen
as printed: Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae) 6g
|
6g | 12.63% | clears heat and promotes generation of fluids | |
|
Mai Men Dong
as printed: Mai Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis) 9g
|
9g | 18.95% | clears heat and promotes generation of fluids | |
|
Dan Zhu Ye
as printed: Dan Zhu Ye (Herba Lophatheri) 30 leaves [1.5g]
|
1.5g | 3.16% | clears upper jiao heat to relieve irritability and restlessness | |
|
Bo He
as printed: Bo He (Herba Menthae) 3g
|
3g | 6.32% | dispels wind-heat | |
|
Chan Tui
as printed: Chan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae) 3g
|
3g | 6.32% | drains Lung heat | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 3g
|
3g | 6.32% | harmonizes the formula |
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 cool (-1.08)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 44%, cool 28%, neutral 19%, warm 8%.
Small but decisive: Niu Bang Zi 4.5g (cold, 10% of the grams), Zhi Mu 3g (cold, 6% of the grams), Dan Zhu Ye 1.5g (cold, 3% of the grams), Chan Tui 3g (cold, 6% of the grams). Dose weighting nearly cancels a herb this small, but it may be what the formula is for.
Taste
- pungent 31%
- sweet 39%
- bitter 22%
- salty 7%
- bland 2%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Lung 87%
- Stomach 79%
- Heart 41%
- Spleen 35%
- Liver 21%
- Kidney 19%
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
Prepared as a decoction per the source text; bracketed doses may be used today.
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