Cang Er Zi San
苍耳子散

 

 

Xanthium Powder

 Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

<b>About</b><strong>Herbs</strong><strong>Caution/Notes</strong>
Health Benefits
For: Heavy and smelly nasal discharge • Stuffy nose • Head ache • Sinusitis
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Products (online examples)

Powder

Capsules

Granules

Herbs

Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Release the Exterior ⌕    Subcategory: Release Exterior Disorders - Head and Neck Symptoms ⌕      Family: Shi Gao Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Ji Sheng Fang  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Disperse wind • Alleviate pain • Unblock nose
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Normal, yellow coat      Pulse -Floating, rapid      Face/other 
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Properties
Data adapted from product found online.  Categories 4% or less not shown.

Herbs Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Cang Er Zi  
6g-9g
Xin Yi Hua  
3g-6g
Bai Zhi • Dahurian Angelica • 白芷 Release Exterior Wind Cold
6g-9g
Release exterior• Expel wind cold • Dissolve pus • Relieve nasal congestion • Relieve frontal headaches • Reduce swelling • Reduce sinus congestion • Reduce vaginal dischargeThis herb is drying. Antimicrobial • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antibaterial • Laxative • Sedative
Bo He • Field Mint • 薄荷 ♥ 
3g-6g
Disperse wind • Alleviate pain • Unblock nose Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Diaphoretic • Carminative • Antiandrogenic • Antiemetic • Antidiarrheal • Analgesic • Anticholesterol • Antidiabetic • Antimicrobial • Gastrointestinal • Emmenagogue • Increase local blood circulation • Decongestant
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
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Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Bai Zhi: Yin deficiency • Blood heat • Blood deficiency • Anticoagulant drugs • Blood pressure medication • Anti-depressant drugs • Terfenadine (antihistamine)
Bo He: Mint or menthol allergies • Yin Deficiency heat • Breast feeding • Exterior deficiency • Pregnancy • Ascending liver yang
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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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