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Niu Bang Jie Ji Tang牛蒡解肌汤

Arctium Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer

Also known asDecoction of Burdock Fruit for Expelling Pathogenic Factors from the Muscles

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Niu Bang ZiFr. Arctii10 g

    Disperses Wind-Heat, relieves toxicity, vents rashes, and benefits the throat.

    for throat inflammation and productive cough due to Wind-Heat.
    unblocks and drains Heat toxin and disperses clumps and swellings for sore, swollen throat, mumps, boils and other Heat toxin lesions and ulcerations, and abscesses of the tongue and mouth.
  • Bo HeHb. Menthae Haplocalycis6 g

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

    for Wind-Heat with fever, headache and a sore throat.
    for inflammation of the eyes and scrofula.
    for sores, dry throat, cough with yellow sputum and incomplete expression of measles or pruritic rash due to Wind-Heat.
  • Jing JieHb. Schizonepetae6 g

    Releases the Exterior, expels Wind, vents rashes, relieves itching, dispels Wind and relieves muscle spasms.

    releases the Exterior to induce sweating, disperses Wind in the head, vents rashes and alleviates itching.
  • Lian QiaoFr. Forsythiae10 g

    Clears Heat, especially in the Upper Jiao, clears Blood Heat, relieves toxicity, reduces abscesses and dissipates clumps.

    for Wind-Heat.
    • Zhi Zi
    for Heat remaining in the Heart channel with sores in the mouth or on the tongue and dark, scanty urine or urinary discomfort.
  • Mu Dan PiCx. Moutan10 g

    Clears Heat, cools, harmonizes and invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, drains pus and reduces swelling.

  • Xia Ku CaoSpica Prunellae12 g

    Clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules.

  • Zhi ZiFr. Gardeniae10 g

    Clears Heat, reduces Fire, drains Damp-Heat, cools and invigorates the Blood, relieves toxicity and reduces swelling.

    resolves Qi Level Stagnation leading to Heat and Heat in the Blood.
  • Xuan ShenRx. Scrophulariae10 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes *Yin, transforms Phlegm-Heat, drains Fire, relieves toxicity, softens hardness and dissipates nodules.*

    for erysipelas and purplish rashes.
  • Shi HuHb. Dendrobii12 g

    Nourishes Stomach and Lung Yin, clears Heat and generates fluids.

Actions

  • Expels Wind
  • Eliminates Heat
  • Draws Heat out of the Blood
  • Alleviates swelling

Patterns treated

Wind-Heat-induced local swelling and abscess formation

Manifestations

  • Skin carbuncles presenting with burning sensation, redness, swelling and pain
  • Toxic Phlegm accumulation in the neck
  • Slight chills
  • Elevated fever
  • Minimal perspiration
  • Feeling thirsty
  • Dark-colored urine
  • Aching teeth
Tongue body
Redness at the tip
Coating
White or yellow tinted
Pulse
Pulse that is floating and rapid

Indications

  • Lymph node inflammation of the neck
  • Gum and periodontal infection
  • Flu
  • Breast tissue inflammation
  • Dental pain
  • Painful neck
  • Skin boils
  • Furuncle infections
  • Cellulitis infection
  • Abscess formation
  • Open sores

Modifications

Cautions

Should be used cautiously in patients with underlying Yin and Body Fluid Deficiency.