Zhi Bao Dan

(Greatest Treasure Special Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices

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:

• Grind each substance into a powder and sift together.
• Take one 3 gram pill, 1-3 times a day with warm water
• The final powder can also be dissolved and taken in warm water.
• Shui Niu Jiao should be substituted for Xi Jiao (endangered)

Originally Appeared In:

• Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Heart, Liver, Small Intestine, Lungs, Spleen, Bladder

Substances in this Formula (9 Total):

	Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Salty, Cold Latin: Cornu Rhinoceri Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Niu Huang (Cattle or Ox Gallstone) Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, LIV Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Cool Latin: Calculus Bovis Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	Dai Mao (Hawksbill turtle carapace) Qty: 30 grams Chan: SI Prop: Cold, Sweet, Salty Latin: Carapax Eretmochelydis Cat: Uncategorized Herbs
	Bing Pian (Borneol) Qty: 0.3 grams Chan: HT, LU, SP Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Cool Latin: Borneolum Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	She Xiang (Deer Musk) Qty: 0.3 grams Chan: HT, SP, LIV Prop: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Secretio Moschi Moschifeni Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	An Xi Xiang (Benzoin) Qty: 45 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Neutral Latin: Benzoinum Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT Prop: Sweet, Cool, Toxic Latin: Cinnabar Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Hu Po (Amber) Qty: 30 grams Chan: BL, HT, LIV Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Succinum Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Xiong Huang (Realgar) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, LIV, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Toxic Latin: Realgar Cat: Substances for External Application

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.