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Three-Yellow White Tiger Decoction,For cases of excessive heart fire invading the spleen and stomach, manifesting as heat in the palms, yellow eyes, a dry throat, and a strong desire to drink.

Formulas Name : Three-Yellow White Tiger Decoction

Chinese Name : 三黄白虎汤

Drug Formulation

Coptis rhizome 1 fen, Phellodendron bark 5 fen, Raw Rehmannia root 5 fen, Red Peony root 3 fen, Anemarrhena rhizome 3 fen, Scutellaria root 3 fen, Licorice root 2 fen, Gypsum 5 fen, Bamboo leaves 7 pieces.

Source

From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For cases of excessive heart fire invading the spleen and stomach, manifesting as heat in the palms, yellow eyes, a dry throat, and a strong desire to drink.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

Three-Yellow White Tiger Decoction，From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 5.，For cases of excessive heart fire invading the spleen and stomach, manifesting as heat in the palms, yellow eyes, a dry throat, and a strong desire to drink.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 31, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 31, 2026

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