Bā Zhèng Sàn

(Eight Herb Powder for Rectification)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

Pattern:

• Damp Heat in the Lower Jiao (UB)

Actions:

• Clears heat and drains damp in the lower burner
• Promotes urination.
• Unlocks painful urination.

Indications:

• Burning, painful, dark, bloody, scanty, turbid, and difficult urination
• Distension, pain, and bloating in the lower abdomen.
• Dry mouth and throat, thirst, and a bitter taste in the mouth.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red with a greasy yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slippery and Rapid Pulse, possibly Forceful

Western Uses:

• Acute urinary tract infection
• Urolithiasis (Bladder Stones)
• Cystitis
• Urethritis
• Acute Prostatitis
• Urinary tract stones
• Acute Nephritis
• Acute Pyelonephritis

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Log term use can cause weakness, palpitations, dizziness, and loss of appetite
• Use with caution in weak patients or cold from deficiency.
• Do not use without modification during pregnancy.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

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:

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

Substances in this Formula (9 Total):

	Mu Tong (Akebia Caulis) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: BL, HT, SI Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Caulis Akebiae Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Hua Shi (Talcum) Qty: 12-30 grams Chan: ST, BL Prop: Sweet, Bland, Cold Latin: Talcum Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Che Qian Zi (Plantago Seed, Plantain Seed) Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: KI, BL, LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Semen Plantaginis Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Qu Mai (Aerial Parts of Fringed Pink or Chinese Pink Dianthus) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: BL, HT, SI Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Herba Dianthi Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Bian Xu (Knotweed, Polygonum) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: BL Prop: Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Herba Polygoni Avicularis Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit) Qty: 3-9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Jiu Da Huang (Wine Treated Rhubarb Root, Rhizome - Raw Herb Shown) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Wine Treated Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei Cat: Purgatives
	Deng Xin Cao (Rush Pith, Juncus) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: HT, LU, SI Prop: Sweet, Bland, Slightly Cold Latin: Medulla Junci Effusi Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 3-9 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi

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.