Jing Fang Bai Du San 荆防败毒散
Schizonepeta and Saposhnikovia Clears Toxin Powder
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
She Sheng Zhong Miao Fang (“Multitude of Marvelous Formulas for Sustaining Life”) compiled by Zhang Shiche (C. 1550 CE)
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Schizonepeta tenuifolia | ||
Saposhnikovia divaricata | ||
Notopterygium incisum | ||
Angelica pubescens | ||
Bupleurum chinense | ||
Peucedanum praeruptorum | ||
Ligusticum chuanxiong | ||
Platycodon grandiflorus | ||
Citrus aurantium | ||
Poria cocos | ||
Glycyrrhiza uralensis | ||
Zingiber officinalis | equal parts |
Preparation:
Prepare a powder.
Function:
Clears Wind-Cold and Damp from the Surface of the Body
Use:
chills and fever, headache, and severe body and joint aches
1. Colds, Influenza
2. Neck/shoulder stiffness
3. Muscle aches
4. Arthritic joint pain, especially acute flareups.
5. Early stage Sores
6. stop itching in Urticaria (from cold-damp)
Dose:
2–3 grams with tea of fresh Ginger or Mint.
Cautions:
Not used in Heat conditions.
Modifications:
1. Sometimes Mint (Bo He) is added.
Similar Formula:
Ren Shen Bai Du San was the original inspiration for Jing Fang Bai Du San.
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