Bing Pian
| Bing Pian in TCM:Explore the properties of Bing Pian according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Factoids:
English Name: borneol
Pharmaceutical Name: Borneolum Syntheticum
Properties: acrid, bitter, cool
Temperature: cool
Channels: LU, SP, HT
Flavors: bitter, pungent
Special Properties:
clears heat, reduces swelling
Actions / Indications:
- Opens the orifices; revives spirit (coma
caused by heat disorder, various types of fainting and convulsions;
similar to she xiang but less strong)
- Clears heat; alleviates pain and itching; reduces swelling
(dermal conditions such as sores and scabies, itching; swollen red eyes,
photophobia or excessive tearing; often used in topical powders for
re-generating flesh; modern use for angine pectoris, topical use for
pain and swelling of throat; tongue
inflammation and pain)
Special Notes:
- (note: synthetic form commonly used)
- Bing Pian was used to treat 30 patients with herpes zoster with satisfactory
results. Mix 10 to 30 grams with rice water to make 40% herbal paste
and apply to affected area 3-4 times daily for 3 to 5 days.
Contraindications:
- (cc: pregnancy)
- (cc: qi or blood xu)
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