Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Yuan Ming Fen

Channels: LU, ST, LI. Properties: Salty, Bitter, Cold Latin Name: Matrii Sulfas Exsiccatus

Actions

Contraindications and Cautions

Herb-Drug Interactions

Toxicity and Overdose

• Please See Mang Xiao

Dosage

• Please See Mang Xiao

Notes

• Yuan Ming Fen is the most refined form of Mang Xiao (sodium sulfate). It is used most often topically for sore throat, eye diseases, and oral ulcers.
• Yuan Ming Fen is not as good as Mang Xiao at clearing heat and acting as a laxative.

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.