Bai He Gu Jin Tang

Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal

Nourish Lung & Kidney Yin • Moisten Dryness • Support Chronic Dry Cough

Bai He Gu Jin Tang is a classic Chinese herbal formula designed to nourish the Yin of the Lungs and Kidneys while restoring moisture to chronically dry respiratory tissues. Traditionally used for lingering dry coughs and Yin-deficient conditions, this formula helps soothe irritation, ease hoarseness, and support healthy Lung function without suppressing the body's natural healing process.

Ideal for patients presenting with chronic dryness following prolonged illness, this formula replenishes depleted fluids while gently transforming residual phlegm and calming irritated airways.

Traditional Indications

• Chronic dry cough
• Blood-streaked sputum
• Hoarseness or loss of voice
• Dry throat
• Night sweats
• Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency with internal dryness

TCM Pattern

Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency with Dryness

This classic formula enriches Yin, moistens the Lungs, clears deficient heat, transforms phlegm, and supports healthy respiratory function while addressing the root deficiency.

Modern Clinical Applications

Many practitioners reach for Bai He Gu Jin Tang when supporting patients experiencing:

• Post-infectious lingering cough
• Chronic bronchitis
• Recovery from respiratory illness
• Smokers with chronic dry cough
• Post-viral or post-COVID dryness
• Chronic respiratory weakness in Yin-deficient constitutions

Its ability to nourish while gently clearing makes it especially valuable for patients who have become depleted after prolonged illness.

Ingredients

• Bai He — 10%
• Sheng Di Huang — 12.5%
• Shu Di Huang — 12.5%
• Mai Men Dong — 10%
• Xuan Shen — 10%
• Bei Mu — 10%
• Gan Cao — 10%
• Bai Shao — 10%
• Jie Geng — 7.5%
• Dang Gui — 7.5%

Crafted using our signature Two-Cured Decoction™ process—combining a traditional hot water decoction with a secondary high-proof alcohol extraction—to capture both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble herbal constituents for a full-spectrum tincture.

Practitioner Favorites

Chronic Dry Cough + Fatigue

60% Bai He Gu Jin Tang + 40% Sheng Mai San

Excellent when dryness is accompanied by fatigue, shortness of breath, or depleted Lung Qi.

Yin Deficiency with Empty Heat

50% Bai He Gu Jin Tang + 50% Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan

A favorite combination for patients with dryness accompanied by heat signs such as night sweats, five-center heat, or irritability.

Single Herb Pairings

For further customization, consider adding:

• Sang Bai Pi — to support chronic cough and facilitate Lung Qi movement
• Wu Wei Zi — to preserve Lung Qi, reduce chronic cough, and help retain fluids

Urban Herbs Practitioner Advantage

Every 16 oz amber bottle is designed for fast, customized dispensing in clinical practice. Blend Bai He Gu Jin Tang with complementary formulas to create individualized prescriptions in minutes—giving your patients the convenience of a liquid tincture while providing your practice with a flexible, space-saving herbal pharmacy.

Double-extracted. Ready to dispense. Built for practitioners.

Why Practitioners Keep Bai He Gu Jin Tang on the Shelf

Not every patient needs Bai He Gu Jin Tang—but when you see a lingering, dry, depleted respiratory presentation, few formulas replace it.

This is one of those classic formulas that fills an important niche in a complete herbal pharmacy. It shines when dryness and deficiency are at the root of chronic cough, making it a valuable complement to formulas that clear excess or resolve acute pathogens.

Practitioners often reach for Bai He Gu Jin Tang when treating:

• Chronic dry cough that persists after an acute illness
• Post-viral or post-COVID respiratory recovery
• Smokers with dry, irritated lungs
• Hoarseness from chronic Lung Yin deficiency
• Patients with night sweats, dry throat, and depleted fluids
• Older patients with constitutional Lung and Kidney Yin deficiency

Because Urban Herbs tinctures are designed for blending, Bai He Gu Jin Tang becomes even more versatile when combined with other classic formulas to address each patient's unique presentation.

Rather than stocking multiple finished products for every possible condition, you can build customized prescriptions from a complete pharmacy of classic formulas—saving time, shelf space, and inventory costs while delivering truly individualized care.

One bottle. Countless clinical applications.

Practitioner Snapshot

Category
Yin Tonics

Primary Actions

• Nourishes Lung Yin
• Nourishes Kidney Yin
• Moistens Dryness
• Stops Chronic Cough
• Transforms Dry Phlegm

Best For

• Dry cough
• Hoarseness
• Night sweats
• Post-viral recovery
• Chronic bronchitis
• Lung & Kidney Yin Deficiency

Pairs Well With

• Sheng Mai San
• Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan
• Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang
• Mai Men Dong Tang

Clinical Personality
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Moistening
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Yin Tonifying
⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Heat Clearing
⭐⭐☆☆☆ Phlegm Transforming