CHINA MED HAYFEVER FORMULA BI MIN GAN TE XIAO FANG

CHINAMED HAYFEVER FORMULA BI MIN GAN TE XIAO FANG

This is a modern empirical formula that is based on Cang Er Zi San (Xanthium Powder Formula), which was first recorded in the Formulary of Life Benefiting Formulas, 1253. The original dispels pathogenic Wind (both Wind-Heat and Wind-Cold) that has lodged in the nasal passages and thus alleviates nasal discharge as well as nasal obstruction. Thus, it provides a suitable base formula for the treatment of acute rhinitis both infective and allergic types. The base formula has been enhanced with the inclusion of seven additional herbal ingredients.

– Morus leaf (sang ye) and Chrysanthemum flower (ju hua): cooling diaphoretics
– Schizonepeta flowering tops (jing jie), Saposhnikovia root (fang feng) and Cinnamomum cassia, twig (gui zhi): warming diaphoretics.
– Scutellaria root (huang qin): clears Heat from the nasal passages and has a marked antiallergic and anti-inflammatory actions.
– Anemone rhizome (shi chang pu): unblocks the nasal passages and dries the nasal secretions.

It should be noted that this formulation has been specifically developed to address the distressing symptoms of acute rhinitis; not to treat the various underlying causes. Such causes generally include insecurity of the defence Qi, deficiency of the Spleen Qi, retained Phlegm Damp, retained fluids, and Kidney deficiency. Generally, these factors should be treated after the resolution of the acute symptoms. However, in most patients, support should be given to the health Qi during the acute stage, by combining this formula with either DEFENCE PLUS Formula (CM192) or ENERGY TONIC Formula (CM139).

Black Pearl approximate equivalent BI MIN GAN WAN (Magnolia & Scute BP068)

Ingredients:
– Magnolia liliflora, flower bud 辛夷 225.0 mg
– Morus alba, leaf 桑葉 225.0 mg
– Mentha haplocalyx, herb 薄荷 225.0 mg
– Chrysanthemum sinense, flower 菊花 180.0 mg
– Angelica dahurica, root 白芷 135.0 mg
– Scutellaria baicalensis, root 黃芩 135.0 mg
– Xanthium sibiricum, fruit 蒼耳子 135.0 mg
– Cinnamomum cassia, twig 桂枝 135.0 mg
– Anemone altaica, rhizome 石菖蒲 135.0 mg
– Schizonepeta tenuifolia, herb top flowering 荊芥 135.0 mg
– Saposhnikovia divaricata, root 防風 135.0 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Rhinitis, acute
– Hayfever (Rhinitis)
– Sneezing
– Rhinitis, allergic (hayfever)

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 6 – 10 capsules, twice daily.
– In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 1-2 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50 – 100%.
– Course of treatment: 2 – 3 months.
– Follow course of treatment with an appropriate tonic formula (see �Combinations� below)

Cautions & Contraindications
– Caution in patients taking cholinergic drugs (e.g. neostigmine).