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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Herb categories: Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage), Du Huo (Pubescent Angelica), Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia), Gan Cao (Licorice), Jie Geng (Platycodon), Jing Jie (Schizonepeta), Poria, Qian Hu (Peucedanum), Qiang Huo (Notopterygium), Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger), Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange)
