Bai Hu Jia Gui Zhi Tang 白虎加桂枝湯

White Tiger plus Cinnamon Twig Formula Generally used for Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatism Arthritis Perspiration Brachial plexus neuritis Wrist and hand pain Rheumatic fever Hip pain Warm malarial disorders Arthralgia Formula Actions Clears Heat Generates Fluids Stops pain TCM DX Wind-Damp-Heat Bi Warm malarial disorders with intense Internal Heat and mild External Cold   BAI HU JIA GUI ZHI TANG Ingredients SHI GAO (gypsum) 30 gramsZHI MU (anemarrhena rhizome) 9 gramsGENG MI (uncooked non-glutinous rice) 9 - 15 gramsGUI ZHI (cinnamon twigs) 9-15 gramsZHI GAN CAO (licorice baked with honey) 3 grams   How to Take BAI HU GUI ZHI TANG Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, or as prescribed. Dissolve in liquid. Best taken on an empty stomach Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) slow boil SHI GAO (gypsum) in 3-4 quarts of water for about 60 minutes. After 30 minutes add the remaining herbs. Adjust flame so that approximately 2 cups of medicine remain after the boiling. Strain herbs. Drink 1 cup upon arising in the AM, and the second cup after dinner or at bed time. (or as directed by your practitioner). Store evening dose in a covered nonmetallic container and refrigerate but do not freeze.   Dosages of herbal medicines are determined by by the nature of the pathogen, but also of the size and sensitivity of the person. As a general rule, doses of herbal medicines are much larger than pharmaceuticals. Where as, a daily pharmaceutical dose is usually less than 1 gram, herb decoctions usually require well over an ounce (28 gr) of whole dried herbs. Granules are concentrated 5:1 ( This means that 5 lbs of herbs are used to make 1 lb. of granules) BAI HU GUI ZHI TANG Caution  TCM is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. Self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't usually recommended. Best to begin an e-mail/phone consultation here and now at online-herbal-consultation  This product is made to order and cannot be returned or exchanged.  Information is for educational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your health care provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease