Niu Bang Zi (Great Burdock Fruit)

Herb 10 of 12 in Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Channels:
LU, ST

Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Cold

Latin Name:
Fructus Arctii Lappae

Alternate Names

Niu Bang, Niu Zi, Da Li Zi, Shu Nian Zi, E Shi

Actions

Expels Wind-Heat and Relieves Sore Throat
For Wind-Heat invasion causing sore, red, and swollen throat, acute tonsillitis, cough, and fever.
Promotes the Eruption of Measles
Used when the rash has not vented completely. Also used in cases of toxic swellings and abscesses, including erythemas, mumps, and carbuncles.
Lubricates the Intestines
used when Wind-Heat causes constipation.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use in cases of qi Deficiency, diarrhea, or when there are open sores.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

3-9 grams.
Part used: fruit.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Bu Fei e Jiao Tang (Tonify the Lungs Decoction with Ass Hide Gelatin)
Formulas that Enrich the Yin and Moisten Dryness
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder from True Lineage)
Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels
Yin Qiao Ma Bo San (Honeysuckle, Forsythia, and Puffball Powder)
Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder)
Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat

References

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

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

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.