Nasal Clear Combination - Bi Yan Pian

Formula Type

Extract

TCM Pattern

Wind-heat invasion that leads to nasal congestion, headache or nasal discharge.

Therapeutic Functions

Dispels wind, diffuses lung qi, opens the portals of the nose, clears heat and resolves toxins.*

Clinical Indications

This formula treats a large range of disorders that result from binding of heat and cold that obstructs the central burner. The list includes gastritis, mouth and tongue sores, insomnia, eczema, vaginal discharge diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal noises and dizziness.

Symptoms & Signs

This formula treats heat-cold obstruction in the middle burner that results in painless glomus in the epigastric region, nausea, retching, borborygmi and diarrhea.

Precautions

If used long-term, one must monitor the patient’s yin and qi because of the large number of dispersing and drying (acrid and bitter) herbs in this formula.

Pulse Quality

For acute conditions, a floating and rapid or slippery pulse; for chronic conditions, a rapid pulse.

Tongue Appearance

For acute conditions, unremarkable with perhaps a thin, yellow fur; for chronic conditions, a red tongue with yellow fur.