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Jing Fang Bai Du San荆防敗毒散

Schizonepeta and Saposhnikoviae Powder to to Overcome Pathogenic Influences

Also known asSchizonepeta and Saposhnikovia Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences · Schizonepeta and Ledebouriella Powder to to Overcome Pathogenic Influences · Saposhnikoviae Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences · Ledebouriella Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences · Schizonepeta and Siler Formula · Antiphlogistic Powder of Schizonepeta and Ledebouriella

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Jing JieHb. Schizonepetae4.5–30 g

    Releases the exterior, expels Wind, moves Qi, relieves muscle spasms, vents rashes, relieves itching and reduces swelling.

    releases the exterior, disperses Wind in the head, vents rashes and alleviates itching.
    • Bo He, Fang Feng
    Qiang Huo*, for External Wind-Cold.
    for exterior excess, pruritic itching and initial-stage boils.
  • Fang FengRx. Saposhnikoviae4.5–12 g

    Releases the exterior, expels External Wind, expels Wind-Cold-Dampness and alleviates pain.

    for Wind-Cold.
    • Jing Jie, Qiang Huo
    Qian Hu,* for Wind-Cold with aversion to Cold, headache and muscle aches and pain.
    for Wind-Dampness.
  • Qiang HuoRz. et Rx. Notopterygii2–12 g

    Expels Wind-Cold-Dampness, unblocks painful obstruction, alleviates pain and guides Qi to the Tai Yang and Du channels.

    expels Wind-Cold from the exterior, dispels Dampness and alleviates pain. Qiang Huo is better for superficial Wind-Dampness and upper extremities and Du Huo is better for deeper Wind-Dampness and lower extremities.
    for Headache and generalized body aches and pains associated with the common cold or painful obstruction.
    for Pain due to External Wind-Dampness.
    for Skin conditions.
    for occipital headache from Wind-Cold without perspiration.
  • Du HuoRx. Angelicae Pubescentis2–12 g

    Disperses Wind-Cold-Dampness, opens the channels and alleviates pain.

    for joint pain and numbness.
    for numbness in the legs.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong2–10 g

    Regulates Qi, helps Qiang Huo and Du Huo release the exterior, moves Blood, expels Wind-Cold, enhancing the pain relieving function of the formula (especially in the head and neck) and treats headaches.

    for headache due Wind-Cold Invasion.
  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri2–10 g

    Expels Wind-Heat, raises Yang Qi, and resolves Phlegm and congestion.

    releases the exterior, reduces fever, and expels the pathogenic influences, especially from the muscle layer.
    for Wind-Heat fever.
  • Qian HuRx. Peucedani2–9 g

    Descends Qi, expels Phlegm and expels Wind.

    treats the manifestation and root.
    for symptoms of Wind-Heat.
    for Wind-Heat constraining the Lungs, leading to a stifling sensation in the chest and cough with profuse sputum.
  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi2–10 g

    Opens the Lungs, expels Phlegm, expels pus, benefits the throat and directs the effects of other herbs to the upper body.

    • Zhi Ke
    • Qi
    regulates the Qi flow in the chest and aids in the transformation of Phlegm for chest congestion.
    improves Lung Qi circulation, expels Phlegm and stops cough.
    disseminates Lung Qi, expels Phlegm, resolves toxicity, and expels pus for productive cough with hoarseness, pain and swelling of the throat due to Wind-Heat.
  • Zhi KeFr. Aurantii2–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi.

    for Upper Jiao surface Heat problems.
  • Fu LingPoria2–9 g

    Transforms Phlegm, strengthens the Spleen, leaches out Dampness and promotes urination.

    • Qian Hu, Jie Geng
    Zhi Ke,* resolves Phlegm and stops cough.
  • Bo HeHb. Menthae1–6 g

    Disperses Wind-Heat, clears the head and eyes, vents rashes and benefits the throat.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae1–6 g

    Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

  • (Chao Xing Ren)(Dry-fried Sm. Armeniacae)(6g)

    (Included in some versions.)

  • (Sheng Jian)(Rz. Zingiberis Recens)(6g)

    (Included in some versions.)

Actions

  • Promotes sweating
  • Releases pathogens from the Exterior
  • Works to dispel Wind
  • Relieves pain
  • Addresses disorders of the skin and External conditions

Patterns treated

  • Wind-Cold-Dampness, more severe than that treated by Ren Shen Bai Du San, without Qi Deficiency.
  • Sores or abscesses in their early stage, presenting as red, swollen and painful

Manifestations

  • Elevated body temperature
  • Sensations of chill
  • Absence of sweating
  • Aching and rigidity of the head and neck
  • Nasal congestion
  • Blood-injected eyes
  • Sores presenting with redness, swelling and pain
  • Widespread aching throughout the body
  • Pain located in the head
  • Eyes that are swollen
  • Thirst present, or thirst absent
Tongue body
Within normal limits
Coating
White in color and thin in texture
Pulse
Superficial, or Superficial and rapid

Indications

  • Mumps
  • Sores or abscesses in an early stage
  • Inflammatory conditions
  • Pus-filled skin eruptions
  • Hives
  • Skin inflammation
  • Breast inflammation
  • Syphilis infection
  • Tissue death from gangrene
  • Disorders of the conjunctiva
  • Corneal inflammation
  • Acne breakouts
  • Ordinary colds
  • Febrile states
  • Purpura caused by allergy
  • Skin inflammation caused by allergy
  • Infection of the upper respiratory tract
  • Ear ringing
  • Cases of scleroderma
  • Pain affecting the lips
  • Pain affecting the tongue
  • Dysenteric conditions
  • Sudden-onset tonsillitis
  • Carbuncle formations
  • Furuncles
  • Eczematous skin conditions
  • Formation of pus
  • Disorders affecting the eyes
  • Scabies infestation
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Head pain
  • Nosebleed
  • Flu
  • Coughing
  • Lower back aching
  • Genital herpes
  • Shingles
  • Hearing loss
  • Dental pain
  • Rigidity and soreness of the neck
  • Eyes that are reddened and swollen
  • Throat pain

Modifications

Cautions

Contraindicated in patients presenting with Heat.