Xīn Yí Sǎn

辛夷散

Magnolia Flower Powder

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Category: Release Exterior ⌕ 
Subcategory: Wind Cold  Source:  
Actions: Disperse Wind Cold, unblock nasal passages
Diagnosis
Tongue:       Pulse: floating    Other: 
Patterns: Exterior Wind Cold 
Indications: Congestion, runny nose, Wind Cold, fever, chills, headaches, itchy throat, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal polyps, loss of smell, seasonal allergies, common cold [31]
Contraindications: 
Description
Name Variations: Xin Yi San, 辛夷散, Magnolia Flower Powder,
Herb List: Xin Yi HuaSheng MaGao BenFang FengBai ZhiChuan XiongZe XieQiang HuoGan Cao
Commentary:
Related Formulas: Cang Er Zi San
Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Ren Shen • 
Ginseng •  人参
Tonify Qi Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms Shen • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi • Can go to all 5 zang organsUnlike Huang Qi, Ren Shen is adaptogenic and may be used by people with autoimmune disorders. adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • adrenalcortical • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant
Fu Zi • 
Process Aconite Daughter Root • 附子
Warm Interior Expel Cold Restore devastated yang • Warm channels • Warms interior cold • Relief pain • Strengthen Ming Men fireDao Di: Si Chuan • Herbs from the same plant: Fu Zi • Tian Xiong • Wu Tou • Chuan Wu • Cao WuZhi Chuan Wu Anodyne • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Mild sedative
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Ren Shen: Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat • food: onion, garlic, radishes, tea, turnips
Fu Zi: Soy sauce • Millet • Pregnancy • False cold, true heat • Incompatible with: Bai Ji, Bai Lian, Ban Xia, Chuan Bei Mu, Gua Lou Pi, Gua Lou Ren, Gua Lou Shi, Tian Hua Fen, Zhe Bei MuCao Wu is antagonized by Xi Jiao
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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. 

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