Cang Er Zi San (Xanthium Powder)

Formula 14 of 25 in Formulas that Release the Exterior

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders

Pattern:

Invasion of Wind-Heat causing nasal congestion and/or profuse nasal discharge

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

Originally Appeared In:

Formulas to Aid the Living (Ji Sheng Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Lungs, Stomach, Liver

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

Cang Er Zi (Cocklebur Fruit) 苍耳子
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	LU
Prop:	Sweet, Bitter, Warm, Toxic
Latin:	Fructus Xanthii Siberici
Cat:	Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Xin Yi Hua (Magnolia Flower) 辛夷
Qty:	3-6 grams
Chan:	LU, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Flos Magnoliae Lilliflorae
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Bai Zhi (Angelica Root) 白芷
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	LU, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Radix Angelicae Dahuricae
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Bo He (Field Mint, Mentha) 薄荷
Qty:	3-6 grams
Chan:	LU, LIV
Prop:	Spicy, Aromatic, Cool
Latin:	Herba Menthae Haplocalycis
Cat:	Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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