Xie Bai San

(Drain the White Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Modern dosage is usually 66% less than listed.

Originally Appeared In:

• Craft of Medicinal Treatment for Childhood Disease Patterns (Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Spleen, Kidneys, Liver, Stomach

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Sang Bai Pi (Bark of Mulberry Root) 桑白皮 Qty: 30 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Cortex Radicis Mori Albae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Di Gu Pi (Cortex of Wolfberry Root or Lycium Bark) 地骨皮 Qty: 30 grams Chan: LU, LIV, KI Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Cortex Radicis Lycii Chinensis Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) 炙甘草 Qty: 3 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Geng Mi (Rice) Qty: 15-30 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Oryzae Semen 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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.