

Bye U.T.I.
INGREDIENTS
Each pill contains the equiv. to dry:
Gold Coin Grass, herb 64.0mg
Fringed Pink Dianthus, herb 38.4mg
Chinese Plantain, root 38.4mg
Knotweed, herb 38.4mg
Gardenia flower, bud 28.8mg
Amur Cork Tree, bark 14.4mg
Rhubarb, root 14.4mg
Rice Paper Plant, 12.8mg
Licorice, root 6.4mg
Store below 30°C
Contains 300 x 200mg pills.
AUSTL 227743
Made in Australia.
Indications: Urinary Tract Infections, acute or chronic, severe or mild.
Actions: smashes UTI’s like nothing you’ve ever had before.
Dosage: 10 - 15 pills 2 - 3 times per day or as symptoms return. If it is not mostly gone in 24 hours you are not taking enough, double your dose. Take near food.
Children: 6 months an over 1 pill per year of age up to the age of 10 as directed above.
Treat more, not less. Treat sooner, rather than later.
Ba Zheng San – "Bye UTI"
Helping the Body Flush Away Urinary Tract Infections Naturally
A classical Chinese herbal formula traditionally used to support the body's response to acute urinary tract infections by reducing inflammation, promoting healthy urine flow and helping clear bacteria from the urinary system.
What is Ba Zheng San?
Few infections become uncomfortable as quickly as a urinary tract infection.
At first there may be only slight irritation.
Then the burning begins.
Trips to the toilet become more frequent.
Passing urine becomes painful.
Pressure develops in the bladder.
Sometimes blood appears.
The discomfort can become severe within only a few hours.
Chinese medicine recognised this pattern nearly two thousand years ago.
Ba Zheng San was developed to help the urinary tract flush away infection while reducing the intense inflammation that causes burning and pain.
At Chiron Medical we call it "Bye UTI."
Because the formula is designed to help the urinary tract return to health faster than you would think possible.
A Formula with More Than 1,000 Years of History
Ba Zheng San was first recorded in the Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era) during the Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD).
For centuries it has remained one of the most important Chinese herbal prescriptions for acute urinary tract infections, painful urination and inflammatory disorders affecting the bladder.
Today it continues to be one of the most frequently prescribed formulas for acute cystitis in Chinese medicine.
Why We Call It "Bye UTI"
Urinary tract infections produce a recognisable group of symptoms.
These commonly include:
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burning urination
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frequent urination
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urgency
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bladder discomfort
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lower abdominal pain
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cloudy urine
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dark urine
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strong-smelling urine
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blood in the urine
The inflammation often develops rapidly.
Ba Zheng San was designed to reduce this inflammation while helping the urinary tract eliminate the infection naturally.
What Is It Traditionally Used For?
Traditionally, Ba Zheng San is prescribed for Damp-Heat affecting the Bladder.
In modern clinical practice it is commonly considered for supportive management of:
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acute urinary tract infection
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cystitis
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painful urination
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burning urination
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urinary urgency
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recurrent urinary tract infections
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bladder inflammation
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haematuria (blood in urine)
The Herbs That Make the Formula
Ba Zheng San combines nine herbs that promote healthy urine flow, reduce inflammation, support the bladder and help clear infectious organisms from the urinary tract.
Jin Qian Cao (Gold Coin Grass)
Traditional role
The principal herb.
Promotes healthy urinary flow while helping eliminate Damp-Heat from the bladder.
Biomedical actions
Research demonstrates:
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diuretic activity
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antibacterial effects
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anti-inflammatory activity
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support for urinary tract health
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protection against urinary stone formation
Qu Mai (Fringed Pink Dianthus)
Traditional role
Relieves painful urination while promoting healthy urinary flow.
Biomedical actions
Research suggests:
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diuretic activity
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anti-inflammatory effects
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antimicrobial activity
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reduction of urinary discomfort
Che Qian Cao (Chinese Plantain)
Traditional role
Promotes urination while reducing inflammation affecting the urinary tract.
Biomedical actions
Research demonstrates:
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diuretic activity
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anti-inflammatory effects
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antioxidant activity
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antimicrobial properties
Bian Xu (Knotweed)
Traditional role
Clears Damp-Heat while relieving painful urinary obstruction.
Biomedical actions
Research suggests:
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antibacterial activity
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anti-inflammatory effects
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urinary tract protection
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mild diuretic effects
Zhi Zi (Gardenia Bud)
Traditional role
Clears inflammatory Heat affecting the bladder.
Biomedical actions
Research demonstrates:
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anti-inflammatory activity
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antioxidant effects
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antimicrobial activity
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regulation of inflammatory cytokines
Huang Bai (Amur Cork Tree Bark)
Traditional role
One of Chinese medicine's classic herbs for urinary infections.
Biomedical actions
Research demonstrates:
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antibacterial activity
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anti-inflammatory effects
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berberine-mediated antimicrobial activity
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immune modulation
Da Huang (Rhubarb Root)
Traditional role
Clears accumulated Heat while supporting elimination.
Biomedical actions
Research suggests:
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antimicrobial activity
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anti-inflammatory effects
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antioxidant activity
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regulation of inflammatory mediators
Tong Cao (Rice Paper Plant)
Traditional role
Promotes healthy fluid movement while assisting urinary drainage.
Biomedical actions
Research suggests:
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mild diuretic activity
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urinary tract support
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anti-inflammatory effects
Gan Cao (Liquorice Root)
Traditional role
Soothes irritated tissues while harmonising the entire formula.
Biomedical actions
Research demonstrates:
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anti-inflammatory activity
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antimicrobial effects
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protection of urinary tract tissues
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antioxidant activity
Why This Formula Works So Well
Ba Zheng San approaches urinary infections from several directions simultaneously.
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Jin Qian Cao, Qu Mai, Che Qian Cao and Tong Cao increase healthy urinary flow, helping flush bacteria from the urinary tract.
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Huang Bai, Zhi Zi and Bian Xu reduce inflammation while creating an environment less favourable for bacterial growth.
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Da Huang helps eliminate inflammatory by-products from the body.
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Gan Cao protects irritated urinary tissues while harmonising the actions of the formula.
Together these herbs support the body's natural ability to eliminate infection while relieving the burning, urgency and discomfort associated with urinary tract infections.
How the Formula Works
Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria enter and multiply within the bladder.
The body's immune system responds by producing:
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inflammation
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swelling
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increased blood flow
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pain
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burning
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urinary urgency
Research suggests the herbs within Ba Zheng San may help:
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support urinary flow
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reduce inflammatory cytokines
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inhibit bacterial growth
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protect bladder tissues
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reduce oxidative stress
Rather than simply masking symptoms, the formula supports the body's natural mechanisms for resolving urinary infection.
What Does Modern Research Say?
Research into the constituent herbs has investigated their role in:
Urinary Tract Infection
Studies suggest supportive effects on:
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urinary frequency
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burning pain
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inflammatory markers
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bacterial clearance
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bladder comfort
Urinary Health
Research demonstrates:
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antibacterial activity
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anti-inflammatory effects
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antioxidant properties
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improved urinary flow
Although antibiotics remain the standard treatment for complicated urinary tract infections, these findings support the traditional rationale for Ba Zheng San as an adjunctive therapy under appropriate clinical supervision.
Comparing the Chiron Medical Urinary & Infection Formulas
Ba Zheng San - Bye UTI - Acute urinary tract infection with burning urination - Clears bladder inflammation and supports urinary flow
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang - Liver Fire - Heat affecting the urinary or reproductive systems - Clears intense inflammatory Heat
Si Miao Yong An Tang - Bleeding - Severe inflammatory or bacterial infections - Powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial support
Zhi Bai Ba Wei Tang - Menopause - Recurrent urinary tract infections associated with menopause, vaginal dryness or declining hormonal support - Nourishes Yin, restores protective body fluids and supports the health of the urinary and reproductive tissues
Yu Ping Feng San - Immunity - Recurrent infections - Builds long-term immune resilience
For Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners
Classical Pattern
Damp-Heat in the Bladder
Typical presentation:
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burning urination
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urinary urgency
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painful urination
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dark urine
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cloudy urine
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lower abdominal pain
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red tongue with yellow greasy coating
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slippery, rapid pulse
Formula Strategy
Ba Zheng San:
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Clears Damp-Heat.
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Promotes urination.
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Relieves painful urinary obstruction.
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Reduces inflammation.
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Supports healthy bladder function.
For Medical Doctors
Proposed Biomedical Actions
Current evidence suggests the constituent herbs may influence:
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bacterial growth
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inflammatory cytokines
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urinary epithelial protection
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oxidative stress
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urinary flow
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immune regulation
These actions may complement conventional management of uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
Potential Herb–Drug Considerations
Persistent fever, flank pain, vomiting, pregnancy, recurrent UTIs, urinary obstruction, diabetes or suspected kidney infection require prompt medical assessment. Ba Zheng San is intended as supportive therapy and does not replace antibiotics when clinically indicated.
Helping the Body Flush Infection Away
The bladder is designed to protect itself.
Healthy urine flow constantly washes bacteria from the urinary tract before they can become established.
When infection develops, inflammation disrupts this natural defence.
Ba Zheng San helps restore that process.
That is why we call it "Bye UTI."
The formula supports the body's natural ability to clear infection, reduce inflammation and restore comfortable urinary function.
Key Takeaways
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Ba Zheng San (Bye UTI) is a classical Chinese herbal formula traditionally used to support the body's response to acute urinary tract infections.
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It combines herbs that promote healthy urinary flow, reduce inflammation and support the bladder's natural defences against infection.
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Within the Chiron Medical Infection Network, it is the primary formula for burning urination, urgency and acute cystitis, while formulas such as Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Liver Fire) and Si Miao Yong An Tang (Bleeding) may be added when inflammation is more severe.
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Following recovery, Yu Ping Feng San (Immunity) may help reduce the frequency of recurrent urinary tract infections by supporting long-term immune resilience.
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Severe symptoms such as fever, flank pain, pregnancy, recurrent infections or suspected kidney involvement always require prompt medical assessment.
Clinical Insights
Acute Urinary Tract Infection
Bye UTI is designed for the early stages of bladder infection when burning, urgency and frequent urination are the dominant symptoms.
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Once the acute infection has resolved, practitioners often recommend:
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Yu Ping Feng San (Immunity)
to strengthen immune resilience and reduce susceptibility to recurrent infections.
Where recurrent infections occur in post-menopausal women, or where chronic dryness of the urinary tract contributes to repeated infections, practitioners may also prescribe:
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Zhi Bai Di Huang Tang (Menopause)
This formula nourishes Yin, restores healthy body fluids and supports the protective lining of the urinary and reproductive tract. Healthier tissues are naturally more resistant to bacterial invasion, making this an important long-term strategy for preventing recurrent urinary tract infections.
Severe Inflammatory Infection
Where inflammation is particularly intense or there is concern about deeper bacterial involvement, practitioners may combine:
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Si Miao Yong An Tang (Bleeding)
to provide additional support against severe inflammatory processes.
Urinary Infection with Liver Fire
When urinary symptoms occur alongside marked inflammatory Heat, irritability or genital inflammation, practitioners may combine:
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Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Liver Fire)
to address the broader inflammatory pattern.

