- Qian Hu, Ban Xia, Fu Ling and Chen Pi resolve Phlegm.
- Jie Geng and Zhi Ke restore the descending of Lung-Qi.
- Sheng Jiang expels Wind.
- Da Zao helps Dang Shen to tonify Qi.
- Gan Cao harmonizes.
This formula is suitable if there is some Spleen deficiency as well and Phlegm with a profuse
nasal discharge.
Ren Shen Bai Du San
(Ginseng Expelling Poison Powder)
Ren Shen Radix Ginseng 9 g
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 9 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 3 g
Qiang Huo Radix et Rhizoma Notopterygii 3 g
Du Huo Radix Angelicae pubescentis 6 g
Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii 6 g
Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recents 3 slices
Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri 6 g
Bo He Herba Menthae 3 g
Qian Hu Radix Peucedani 9 g
Zhi Ke Fructus Citri aurantii 6 g
Jie Geng Radix Platycodi grandiflori 4 g
Explanation
- Dang Shen, Fu Ling and Gan Cao tonify Qi and strengthen Lungs and Spleen.
- Qiang Huo, Du Huo, Chuan Xiong and Sheng Jiang expel Wind and Dampness and
expel Wind from the Governing Vessel. Qiang Huo and Chuan Xiong direct the herbs
upwards to the head. Qiang Huo and Du Huo enter the Governing Vessel. - Chai Hu and Bo He expel Wind and also direct the herbs upwards to the head.
- Qian Hu, Zhi Ke and Jie Geng restore the descending of Lung-Qi and resolve Phlegm.