Bo He Usages and Indications

• Expels wind heat particularly from the head region - fever, headaches, red eyes, cough, sore throat.
• Vents rashes - accelerates the activity of rashes towards the surface to quicken healing.
• Resolves LV Qi Stagnation - emotional issues, PMS, menstrual issues, pressure in chest or sides of body.

Cautions and Contraindications

• May contribute to insufficient lactation in nursing mothers
• Avoid excessive sweating/use in weak patients or those who sweat easily
• May injure yin, use caution in yin deficiency patients
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Bo He

• Dosage: 1.5-6g (added near the last 5 minutes of the preparation)

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Staff Clinical Notes

• Ju Hua, Sang Ye, Chai Hu - Bo He is the coldest.
• Quick remedy for liver qi stagnation with wind-heat signs:
• 3g Bo He, 6g green tea, 3g Chen Pi, boil for 1-2 minutes.
• Classically also used for aching bones from febrile disease.

Our database contains 10 TCM Formulas where Bo He is generally used

B

• Bao Ji Wan -Protect and Relieve Pills (Clear Heat)

C

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

F

• Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan -Ledebouriella Pills to Sagely Unblock (Release the Exterior)

G

• Gan Mao Ling -Miraculous Cold Pills (Clear Heat)

H

• Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan -Coptis Clearance Pill (Clear Heat)

J

• Jia Wei Xiao Yao Wan -Free and Easy Wanderer Pills (Harmonize)

N

• Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan -Internally Reducing Cervical Lymphadenitis Pills (Treat Phlegm)

P

• Pian Tou Tong Wan -Migraine Pills (Harmonize)

X

• Xiang Yin Wan -Golden Voice Pills (Tonify)

Y

• Yin Qiao Wan -Honeysuckle and Forsythia Formula (Release the Exterior)

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