Bù Dài Wán

 

布袋丸

Cloth Sack Pill

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutChinese MedicineCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For:
Atributes:
Products
 

Tablets

 

Pills

 

Capsules

 

Granules

Other Names:
Research 

Category: Expel Parasites ⌕ 
Subcategory: Parasites  Source:  
Actions: Kill parasites
Diagnosis
Tongue: pale      Pulse: weak    Other:dull eyes 
Patterns: Parasites 
Indications: Parasitic infections in children, poor digestion. Sallow complexion, distended abdomen, emaciated limbs, feverishness, dry and coarse hair, dull eyes. Used mainly for DEFICIENT conditions.
Contraindications: Excess conditions
Description
Name Variations: Bu Dai Wan, 布袋丸, Cloth Sack Pill,
Herb List: Wu Yi(60g) • Shi Jun Zi(60g) • Lu Hui(15g) • Ye Ming Sha(60g) • Ren Shen(15g) • Bai Zhu(15g) • Fu Ling(15g) • Gan Cao(15g)
Commentary: 布 (Bù): Cloth. 袋 (Dài): Bag or pouch. Mainly for deficient conditions
Related Formulas: Fei Er Wan
Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Shan Zha
Hawthorn Fruit • ⼭楂
Food Stagnation Clear stagnation • Promote digestion • Increase blood circulation • Reduce swelling • Relieve diarrhea Antibiotic • Cardiotonic • Hypotensive • Anticholesterol • Vasodilative • Gastrointestinal
Shen Qu
Medicated Leaven • 神曲
Food Stagnation Clear food stagnation • Relief diarrhea • Move Qi facilitates digestion of carbohydrates
Lai Fu Zi
Radish Seeds • 莱菔⼦
Food Stagnation Clear food stagnation, transform phlegm, Descend Lung Qi, Spleen, and Large Intestine [21] hypotensive [21]
Ban Xia
Pinellia Root • 半夏 ♥
Phlegm Cold Transforms damp-phlegm • Direct stomach Qi downward• Stop cough/ wheezing • Relieve nausea & vomiting • Dissolve nodules and swellingsFan Ban Xia - deep fried with vinegar, Ming Fan, and Sheng JiangJiang Ban Xia - fried with ginger juice reprotoxic, warming, drying, antitussive, antiemetic
Chen Pi 
Dried Tangerine Rind陈皮 ♥
Regulate Qi Stop cough • Stop vomiting • Regulate Qi • Harmonize middle burner • Transform phlegm • Dry damp • Prevent cloying of tonifying herbs Dao Di: Guang Dong • The older the Chen Pi, the better the quality • For moving Qi, Chen Pi is focus on moving Qi in the epigastric area regulate gastrointestinal smooth muscles, clear phlegm, hypertensive, aid digestion, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, expectorant
Fu LingPoria Mushroom • 茯苓 ♥ Drain Dampness Dry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination Dao Di: Yun Nan
Lian Qiao
Forsythia 连翘  
Clear Heat Resolve Toxins Clear heat - particularly in upper burner • Disperse clumps • Resolve toxins • Reduce abscesses • Promote urination • Clear ying level heat • Reduce fever Antibiotic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Antiemetic • Diuretic • Hepatoprotective
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 
Modifications For
S 31
Yl 31
 h31
 h31

Caution

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Shan Zha:
Shen Qu:
Lai Fu Zi: Pregnancy
Ban Xia: Yin deficiency cough • Bleeding • Dehydration • Heat • Pregnancy • Incompatible with Wu Tou and Fu Zi • Antidepressant drugs • Blood pressure medication • Terfenadine (antihistamine) • Foods: lamb, goat
Chen Pi: Excess internal heat • Dry cough from heat, yin deficiency or qi deficiency • Cough with blood • Red tongue • Fluid deficiency
Fu LingBa Dou: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Lian Qiao: Diarrhea

Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

Go to Bibliography

0 Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *