HERB FORMULAS

JIN FEI CAO SAN - 金沸草散 - INULA POWDER

English: Inula Powder
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Flos Inulae Xuan Fu Hua 9g Expels Phlegm, removes pathogenic water and Resolves Phlegm Stagnation in the Lungs.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for vomiting, cough, wheezing and epigastric distention due to congested fluids.
With Sheng Jian, Zhi Ban Xia and Ma Huang, for accumulation of Phlegm with Exterior conditions.
Hb. Ephedrae Ma Huang 3-6g Induces sweating, releases the Exterior, disseminates and facilitates Lung Qi, calms wheezing, stops coughing and warms and disperses Cold pathogens.
Rx. Peucedani Qian Hu 9g Expels Phlegm and descends Qi.
Hb. Schizonepetae Jing Jie 6-9g Releases the Exterior and expels Wind.
(Spica Schizonepetae) (Jing Jie Sui) (12g) (Releases the Exterior and expels Wind with stronger actions. May substitute for Jing Jie.)
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao 3g Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 3-9g Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 3-6g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis,clears Heat, cools the Blood and relieves pain.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang 6g Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration, disperses Cold, warms the Lungs and stops cough.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for productive cough due to Phlegm-Dampness.
With Ma Huang, strongly creates sweating to treat all externally contracted Wind-Cold disorders.
Fr. Jujube Da Zao 3g Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
With Sheng Jiang, for External Wind-Cold.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Disperses Wind-Cold
  • Descends Lung Qi
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Stops cough
  • Calms wheezing

SYNDROMES

  • Wind-Cold

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Chills
  • Fever
  • Cough with copious sputum
  • Nasal congestion
  • A deep, low voice
  • Headache
  • Clouded vision
  • Fullness and oppression of the chest and diaphragm
  • Toothache with a swollen tongue
  • Dyspnea
  • Thick, sticky nasal discharge
  • Dizziness
  • Neck pain
  • Body aches
  • T: Puff with teeth marks
  • C: Greasy and white
  • P: Floating

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For a stronger effect: For a stronger Fluid-dispersing effect:
+ Fr. Perillae Zi Su Zi - Hb. Ephedrae Ma Huang
+ Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren - Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao
+ Rx. Asteris Zi Wan + Hb. Asari Xi Xin
+ Fol. Eriobotryae Pi Pa Ye + Poria Rubra Chi Fu Ling
+ Sm. Raphani Lai Fu Zi For a headache:
For prominent nasal congestion: + Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong
+ Fr. Xanthii Cang Er Zi + Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi
+ Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi
For more Phlegm:
+ Flos Magnoliae Xin Yi + Poria Fu Ling
For a more severe cough, dyspnea and nasal congestion: + Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi
For fullness, oppression and distention below the Heart:
+ Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren
+ Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis Hou Po + Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke
+ Rx. Platycodi Jie Geng
For perspiration and cough: For a more severe headache:
+ Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren + Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong
+ Fr. Schisandrae Wu Wei Zi + Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi