Ledebouriella Powder that Sagely Unblocks

Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
防风通圣散

Ledebouriella Powder that Sagely Unblocks

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AboutHerbsCaution/Notes

Health Benefits

For: Dermatitis • Urticaria (hives) • Flu • Erysipelas (skin disorder)

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Products (online examples)
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Research (sample)

Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)

Category: Release the Exterior ⌕ Subcategory: Release Exterior Interior Excess ⌕ Family: Da Huang Lei Fang] ⌕ Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue ⌕ Related Formula:

Actions

Clear internal heat • Tonify Qi • Tonify blood • Clear external wind heat

Indications and Contraindications

Appearance: Tongue -Red tip • Yellow coat Pulse -Rapid • Flooding • Wiry • Rapid • Rolling Face/other -

Patterns:

Indications: Vertigo • High fever and chills • Nasal congestion • Bitter taste in mouth • Focal distention • Chest congestion • Dark urine • Swallowing difficulty

Contraindications: Long term use

Properties

Data adapted from product found online. Categories 4% or less not shown.

Herbs	Cat/Dose	Actions	Properties
Fang Feng ♠	3g
Ma Huang • Ephedra • 麻黄 ♠	Release Exterior Wind Cold 3g	Release exterior • Dispel cold • Induce sweating • Open pores • Increase urination • Relief edema • Control cough • Control wheezing • Ease wind damp Bi painTossing with honey lowers the dispersing effects	Antiviral • Diaphoretic • Hypertensive • Stimulant • Diuretc • Anti-inflammatory • Analgesic • Anti-influenza • Anti-metastic
Jiu Da Huang • Rhubarb • 大黄 ♠	Downward Draining 3g	Drain downward • Promote menstruation • Reduce accumulation • Drain fire • Cools blood • Clear heat • Dry dampness • Resolve blood stasis (add near end of decoction)	Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Choleretic • Cholagogic • Hemostatic • Immunity booster • Laxative • Nephroprotective
Mang Xiao ♠	3g
Jing Jie ♥ ⌕	3g
Bo He • Field Mint • 薄荷 ♥	3g	Clear internal heat • Tonify Qi • Tonify blood • Clear external wind heat	Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Diaphoretic • Carminative • Antiandrogenic • Antiemetic • Antidiarrheal • Analgesic • Anticholesterol • Antidiabetic • Antimicrobial • Gastrointestinal • Emmenagogue • Increase local blood circulation • Decongestant
Zhi Zi • Gardenia • 栀子 ♥	Clear Heat Drain Fire 3g	Clear heat • Drain liver fire • Cool blood • Dry dampness • Resolve toxins • Stop bleeding • Reduce injury swelling	Sedative • Hypotensive • Antibiotic • Laxative • Anti-inflammatory • Antibacterial • Antipyretic
Hua Shi ♥	18g
Shi Gao ♥	6g
Lian Qiao ♥	3g
Huang Qin • Baical Skullcap • 黄芩 ♥	Clear Heat Dry Dampness 6g	Clear heat • Dry dampness • Stop bleeding • Calm fetus • Calm liver yang rising • Clear damp heat	Antibiotic • Anti-inflammatory • Antioxidative • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Hepatoprotective • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Neuroprotective • Sedative
Jie Geng • Platycodon Root • 桔梗 ♥	Phlegm Cold 6g	Disperse Lung qi • Expel mucus • Soothe sore throat • Guide other herbs to upper body • Treat abscesses	Expectorant • Hypoglycemic • Anticholesterol • Antifungal
Chuan Xiong • Szechuan Lovage • 川芎 ♣	Regulate Blood - Invigorate 6g	Relieve pain • Expel Wind • Invigorate blood • Moves qiAvailable as injections	Anticoagulant • Antiplatelet • Analgesic • Antitussive • Anti-inflammatory • Hypotensive • Sedative
Dang Gui • Chinese Angelica • 当归 ♣	Tonify Blood 3g	Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen.	phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost
Bai Shao • White Root Peony • 白芍 ♣	Tonify Blood 3g	Nourish blood • Regulate menses • Soothes liver • Relieve pain • Preserve yin • Reduce spasms • Harmonize Ying and Wei QiSheng - calm Liver, preserve yin • Chao - nourish blood, regulate menses	analgesic • antibacterial • anti-inflammatory • hepatoprotective • immune system boost • sedative
Bai Zhu • White Atractylodes Root • 白术 ♣	Tonify Qi 3g	Tonify Spleen Qi • Stop sweating • Calms fetus • Dry dampness • Stabilize exterior • Stop sweating Bai Zhu is more Spleen focused while Cang Zhu is more for dampness	Anti-inflammatory • Hepatoprotective • Immunity Booster • Hypoglycemic • Antibaterial
Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 ♦	Tonify Qi 12g	Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula.	Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
Sheng Jiang • Ginger (Raw) • 生姜 ♦	Release Exterior Wind Cold 3 slices	Release exterior • Stops vomiting • Relieve Nausea • Stops cough • Reduce herb toxicity • Regulate central flow of Qi	Expectorant • Cough Suppressant • Digestive • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic
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Directions:

Modifications		For
– Jiu Da Huang –Mang Xiao		No constipation
– Ma Huang		No strong chills
– Shi Gao		No fever

Caution

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Ma Huang: Not for long term use • High blood pressure • Diarrhea • Insomnia • Dysuria • Cardiovascular problems • Heart palpitations • Seizures • Heart disease • Kidney disease • Liver disease • Caffeine • Stroke
Da Huang: Pregnancy • Nursing • Menstruation • Qi deficiency • Blood deficiency • Stomach deficiency cold • Spleen deficiency cold • Normal or loose stool • Normal blood flow • Postpartum
Zhi Zi: Spleen and Stomach deficiency cold • Loose stool • Poor appetite • Diarrhea
Jie Geng : Blood-stained mucus • Hypoglycemia • Tuberculosis • Anti-diabetic drugs
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Bai Shao: Deficiency cold • Breast feeding • Pregnancy • Bleeding Disorder • Scheduled Surgery
Bai Zhu: Autoimmune disorder • Yin deficiency with heat • Dehydration • Foods: black carp, Chinese cabbage, peach, plum and coriander
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
Sheng Jiang: Lung heat • Dry cough • Phlegm heat • Full heat • Yin deficiency with heat • Vomiting from stomach heat • Gallstones • Exterior deficiency with unexplained sweating • Horse meat
Bo He: Mint or menthol allergies • Yin Deficiency heat • Breast feeding • Exterior deficiency • Pregnancy • Ascending liver yang
Chuan Xiong: Pregnancy • Blood thinners • Fire from yin deficiency • Dry tongue • Dry mouth • Fever • Profuse menstrual bleeding • Spleen deficiency • Poor appetite • Nausea • Vomiting • Unexplained sweating

Notes

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.

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