Bai Zhi Usages and Indications

• Expels wind-cold, dampness
• Opens nasal passages, sinus congestion (particularly with green discharge), alleviates pain (especially in the head region)
• Resolve wind-cold symptoms especially with headaches (yangming - ST), supraorbital pain, congestion
• Useful for swollen gums and toothache

Cautions and Contraindications

• Avoid in Yin/Blood deficiency
• Avoid in Heat in the Blood
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Bai Zhi

• Dosage: 3-9g

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Our database contains 13 TCM Formulas where Bai Zhi is generally used

B

• Bao Ji Wan -Protect and Relieve Pills (Clear Heat)
• Bi Yan Wan -Nose Inflammation Tablets (Treat Phlegm)

C

• Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao Wan -Ligusticum Tea Pills (Expel Wind)

F

• Fu Fang Qing Dai Wan -Indigo Combo Pills (Clear Heat)

H

• Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan -Agastache Powder to Correct the Qi (Expel Dampness)

P

• Pian Tou Tong Wan -Migraine Pills (Harmonize)

S

• Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan -Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)

T

• Te Xiao Bi Min Gan Wan -Specially Effective Nasal Allergy Pills (Tonify)
• Te Xiao Jing Zhui Tong Wan -Patent Neck Pain Relief Pills (Invigorate the Blood)
• Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan -Unblock the Orifices and Invigorate the Blood Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)

X

• Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin Wan -Immortals Formula For Sustaining Life (Clear Heat)
• Xin Yi Wan -Magnolia Flower Powder (Release the Exterior)

Y

• Yan Hu Suo Zhi Tong Wan -Corydalis Powder (Invigorate the Blood)

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