Cang Er Zi San

(Xanthium Powder)

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) 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) 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) 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) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: LU, LIV Prop: Spicy, Aromatic, Cool Latin: Herba Menthae Haplocalycis Cat: Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.