LILY BULB & ANEMARRHENA
Bai He/Zhi Mu

 

lilium lancifolium & anemarrhena aspheloides

 

 

Bai He

sweet, slightly cold clears Heat, nourishes yin, moistens the Lung, calms shen
Zhi Mu bitter, sweet, cold clears Heat, purges Fire, clears and discharges the Lung and Stomach, removes hectic fever due to yin deficiency


Indications
*  Lingering fever due to yin deficiency or after febrile diseases.
*  Dizziness, irritability, insomnia.

Combined action
Clears the Heat, moistens the Lung, tranquillises the Heart, calms shen.
Combinations
*  For insomnia, add Bai Zi Ren/Suan Zao Ren.
*  Can be added to Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan for insomnia due to yin and Blood deficiency with Heat. 		Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75- 90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three grams twice daily.

Cautions and contraindications
None noted.
None noted.