byakko-ka-ninzin-to

Byakko-ka-ninzin-to is a traditional Kampo (Japanese herbal) medicine derived from the classical Chinese formula Bai-Hu-Jia-Ren-Shen-Tang. It is a multi-component formulation consisting of five primary medicinal herbs: Gypsum fibrosum (Sekko), Anemarrhena asphodeloides rhizome (Chimo), Glycyrrhiza uralensis root (Kanzou/Licorice), Oryza sativa seed (Kobei/Rice), and Panax ginseng root (Ninjin). In modern clinical practice, particularly in Japan, it is approved for the treatment of conditions characterized by severe thirst and heat, including diabetes mellitus, atopic dermatitis, xerostomia (dry mouth), and heatstroke. Pharmacologically, it is recognized for its anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, and potential glucose-modulating properties. Research has indicated that it may influence metabolic pathways by modulating serum glucagon levels, although its therapeutic effects are generally attributed to the synergistic action of its diverse phytochemical constituents.

Brand names

Tsumura Byakkokaninzinto Extract GranulesKracie ByakkokaninzintoKotaro Byakkokaninzinto

Other names

Bai-Hu-Jia-Ren-Shen-TangWhite Tiger plus Ginseng DecoctionByakkokaninzinto