Xuan Bi Tang

(Disband Painful Obstruction Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Gray greasy coat
• Yellow greasy coat

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Chi Xiao Dou is often increased 2-3 times in modern formulations.

Originally Appeared In:

• Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases (Wen Bing Tiao Bian)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Spleen, Bladder, Kidneys, Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Liver, Heart, Gall Bladder, Small Intestine

Substances in this Formula (9 Total):

	Guang Fang Ji (Aristolochia Root, Stephania) Qty: 15 grams Chan: BL, SP, KI Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Cold, Toxic Latin: Radix Aristolochiae Fangchi Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic Latin: Semen Pruni Armeniacae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Yi Yi Ren (Seeds of Job's Tears) Qty: 15 grams Chan: SP, LU, KI Prop: Sweet, Bland, Slightly Cold Latin: Semen Coicis Lachyrma-jobi Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Can Sha (Silkworm Feces) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV, SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Warm Latin: Excrementum Bombycis Mon Cat: Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
	Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, GB Prop: Bitter, Slightly Spicy, Cool Latin: Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Hua Shi (Talcum) Qty: 15 grams Chan: ST, BL Prop: Sweet, Bland, Cold Latin: Talcum Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Chi Xiao Dou (Aduki Bean, Phaseolus) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, SI Prop: Sweet, Sour, Neutral Latin: Semen Phaseoli Calcarati Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.