Yu Ping Feng San
玉屏风散

 

 

Jade Windscreen Powder

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

AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Cold and Flu (to prevent) • Chronic and Allergic Rhinitis • Unexpected Sweating
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Tablets

Wan

Granules

Powder

Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Stabilize and Bind ⌕    Subcategory: Stabilize the Exterior and Lungs ⌕      Family: Huang Qi Lei Fang] ⌕      Source: Dan Xi Xin Fa  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Tonify Qi • Stablize Exterior • Stops Sweating
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Pale, thin white coat      Pulse -Floating, weak       Face/other 
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Properties
Data adapted from product found online.  Categories 4% or less not shown.

Herbs Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Huang Qi • Astragalus • 黄芪 Tonify Qi
30g
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify protective qi • Tonify Lung Qi • Tonify Qi to move blood • Raise stomach yang qi • Improve urination • Relief Edema • Discharge pus • Generate fleshSheng - to dry damp • Chao - to tonify Spleen, stop sweating, calm fetus • Chao jiao - to stop diarrhea Antioxidant • Immune System Booster • Diuretic • Anti-aging • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Hepatoprotective
Bai Zhu • White Atractylodes Root • 白术 Tonify Qi
60g
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
Fang Feng
60g
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 
  • Grind herbs into powder and take in 6-9 gram doses with water, taken twice a day
Modifications For

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Huang Qi: Autoimmune diseases • Exterior excess • Qi stagnation • Damp obstruction • Food stagnation • Yin deficiency
Bai Zhu: Autoimmune disorder • Yin deficiency with heat • Dehydration • Foods: black carp, Chinese cabbage, peach, plum and coriander
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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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