{"product_id":"gui-zhi-tang","title":"Gui Zhi Tang","description":"\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"8c799e40-0add-4845-80f2-d64da034e234\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-turn-id-container=\"8c799e40-0add-4845-80f2-d64da034e234\" data-turn-id=\"8c799e40-0add-4845-80f2-d64da034e234\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"6f7a8bc6-3ef9-4f09-851a-fc00f4066eb4\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5a6946e5-6e54-4991-8d4c-dac7438624d8\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Zhi Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCinnamon Twig Decoction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarmonize Ying \u0026amp; Wei • Release Wind-Cold • Support Defensive Qi • Regulate Sweating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Zhi Tang is one of the most important and foundational formulas in classical Chinese medicine. First recorded in the Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage), it represents the archetype of harmonizing formulas—addressing disharmony between the body’s nutritive (Ying) and defensive (Wei) layers when an exterior pathogen has disrupted normal regulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike stronger exterior-releasing formulas that focus on forcefully inducing sweating, Gui Zhi Tang gently adjusts the relationship between Ying and Wei, making it especially valuable for patients with a weaker constitution, spontaneous sweating, sensitivity to cold, and difficulty adapting to external environmental changes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen patients present with chills, fever, aversion to wind, headache, nasal congestion, stiffness, and an absence of proper regulation between sweating and the exterior, Gui Zhi Tang is often considered the practitioner’s first choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond acute illness, Gui Zhi Tang has become one of the most versatile formulas for supporting constitutional patterns involving weak Wei Qi, recurrent sensitivity to external influences, and disharmony between the body’s internal regulation systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Indications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind-Cold exterior deficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFever and chills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAversion to wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpontaneous sweating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadache\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNasal congestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild body aches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck stiffness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeak Wei Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitivity to cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExterior disharmony with deficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTCM Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTai Yang Zhong Feng with Ying-Wei Disharmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Zhi Tang harmonizes Ying and Wei, releases the exterior, regulates sweating, adjusts circulation between the nutritive and defensive layers, and supports the body’s ability to respond appropriately to external pathogens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModern Clinical Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany practitioners reach for Gui Zhi Tang when supporting patients experiencing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly-stage colds with chills and mild fever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAversion to wind or temperature sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpontaneous sweating with weakness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecurrent exterior invasions in deficient patients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNasal congestion with Wind-Cold presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeadaches associated with exterior disharmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild neck and shoulder tension during illness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients who are sensitive to environmental changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExterior symptoms in individuals with weaker constitutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unique ability to release the exterior while gently supporting the body’s regulatory functions makes it one of the most clinically important formulas in the Shang Han Lun tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Zhi — 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBai Shao — 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheng Jiang — 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDa Zao — 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZhi Gan Cao — 20%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBased on classical ratios and standard modifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractitioner Favorites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold Phlegm with Weakness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60% Gui Zhi Tang + 40% Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent when exterior disharmony is accompanied by Cold phlegm, fluid metabolism weakness, dizziness, chest fullness, or a tendency toward internal Cold accumulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold with Wheezing \u0026amp; Chest Tightness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% Gui Zhi Tang + 50% Ma Huang Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA favorite combination when Wind-Cold constrains the exterior with stronger respiratory symptoms, including wheezing, chest tightness, and difficulty releasing the pathogen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle Herb Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further customization, consider adding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGe Gen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — when neck stiffness, shoulder tension, and Taiyang channel discomfort are prominent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFang Feng\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e — when chills, aversion to wind, and exterior sensitivity are stronger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrban Herbs Practitioner Advantage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery 16 oz amber bottle is designed for fast, customized dispensing in clinical practice. Blend Gui Zhi 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-extracted. Ready to dispense. Built for practitioners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Practitioners Keep Gui Zhi Tang on the Shelf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery practitioner eventually encounters the patient who says,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I feel like I’m getting sick, but I’m not really sweating. I’m chilled, tired, and my body feels out of balance.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat patient often reflects the classic Gui Zhi Tang presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts ability to harmonize the body’s exterior regulation makes it unlike more aggressive sweating formulas. While many exterior formulas focus on expelling pathogens, Gui Zhi Tang focuses on restoring balance—helping the Ying and Wei layers communicate properly so the body can regulate its response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractitioners frequently reach for Gui Zhi Tang when treating:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly-stage Wind-Cold presentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients with weak constitutions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpontaneous sweating with chills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAversion to wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecurrent exterior sensitivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild headaches and congestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck and shoulder stiffness during illness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatients who do not tolerate stronger exterior formulas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause Urban Herbs tinctures are designed for blending, Gui Zhi Tang becomes even more versatile when combined with formulas that transform phlegm, strengthen deficiency patterns, or address stronger Cold presentations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor many practitioners, it is one of the first bottles reached for when the body needs support in restoring harmony rather than simply forcing an exterior release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne bottle. A timeless solution for harmonizing Ying and Wei and supporting the body’s natural defenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractitioner Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExterior-Releasing \u0026amp; Harmonizing Formulas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleases Wind-Cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarmonizes Ying and Wei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegulates Sweating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Defensive Qi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjusts Exterior Disharmony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelieves Mild Exterior Symptoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly-stage colds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChills and fever\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAversion to wind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpontaneous sweating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeak Wei Qi patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNasal congestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMild headaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExterior deficiency presentations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMa Huang Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLing Gui Zhu Gan Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGe Gen Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eXiao Qing Long Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Ping Feng San\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical Personality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ying \u0026amp; Wei Harmonizing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exterior Regulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Wind-Cold Releasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Defensive Qi Supporting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Respiratory Support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClinical Pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGui Zhi Tang is the formula every practitioner associates with the phrase “harmonize Ying and Wei.” Its hallmark indication is an exterior Wind-Cold pattern in a patient whose defensive Qi is not strong enough to regulate the opening and closing of the pores properly, resulting in chills, fever, spontaneous sweating, and sensitivity to wind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts genius lies in balance. Rather than aggressively pushing the pathogen outward, Gui Zhi Tang restores communication between the body’s internal and external layers. This makes it one of the most enduring and clinically valuable formulas in the Shang Han Lun tradition—serving as the foundation for countless modifications throughout Chinese herbal medicine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Urban Herbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45442603385008,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/8929\/files\/BaiHuGuJinTangTincture.png?v=1783524860","url":"https:\/\/urbanherbsco.com\/products\/gui-zhi-tang","provider":"Urban Herbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}