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Health Benefits
For: Heavy and smelly nasal discharge • Stuffy nose • Head ache • Sinusitis
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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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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-9gRelease 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-6gDisperse wind • Alleviate pain • Unblock nose
Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Diaphoretic • Carminative • Antiandrogenic • Antiemetic • Antidiarrheal • Analgesic • Anticholesterol • Antidiabetic • Antimicrobial • Gastrointestinal • Emmenagogue • Increase local blood circulation • Decongestant
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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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