Bai He Gu Jin Tang
Traditional Chinese Herbal Formula for Dryness in the Lungs and Throat
Bai He Gu Jin Tang is a classical formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine used for patterns of lung and kidney yin deficiency with dryness.
It is traditionally selected when there is a dry cough, throat irritation, or dryness affecting the respiratory system, especially when symptoms feel chronic, depleted, or worse with dryness.
Is This Formula Right for You?
Bai He Gu Jin Tang is traditionally used for patterns involving:
- Dry cough with little or no phlegm
- Throat dryness or irritation
- Chronic cough from dryness patterns
- Dry mouth
- Yin deficiency affecting the lungs
Not sure? Chinese herbal formulas work best when matched to your exact pattern.
What Does Bai He Gu Jin Tang Do?
- Nourishes lung yin
- Enriches kidney yin
- Moistens dryness
- Helps relieve dry cough and throat discomfort
Ingredients
- Bai He (Lily Bulb)
- Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony Root)
- Chuan Bei Mu (Fritillaria Bulb)
- Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis)
- Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
- Jie Geng (Platycodon Root)
- Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Root)
- Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia Root)
- Shu Di Huang (Prepared Rehmannia Root)
- Xuan Shen (Scrophularia Root)
How to Use
Use as directed on the product label or by a qualified healthcare provider trained in Chinese herbal medicine.
Food & Lifestyle Support
To support this formula:
- Drink warm fluids regularly
- Avoid smoking and exposure to dry air when possible
- Choose moistening foods like pears, soups, and lightly cooked vegetables
- Limit very spicy, fried, and drying foods
Why Choose This Formula?
- Based on classical Chinese medicine principles
- Designed for pattern-specific dryness support
- Traditionally used for chronic dry cough and throat dryness patterns
Important Information
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.
Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bai He Gu Jin Tang used for?
Bai He Gu Jin Tang is traditionally used in TCM for lung and kidney yin deficiency patterns, often involving dry cough, throat dryness, and chronic respiratory dryness.
Is Bai He Gu Jin Tang for cough with thick phlegm?
Usually no. This formula is more commonly used for dry patterns with little or no phlegm rather than damp or phlegm-heavy conditions.
Can Bai He Gu Jin Tang help with throat dryness?
In traditional Chinese medicine, it may be selected when throat dryness is part of a broader yin deficiency and dryness pattern.
Is this formula right for every cough?
No. Cough can come from many different TCM patterns. This formula is best used when dryness and yin deficiency are part of the presentation.
Need Help Choosing the Right Formula?
If your symptoms don’t perfectly match, you may need a different formula.
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