Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

BAI JIANG CAN SAN - 白僵蠶散 - WHITE SILKWORM POWDER

English: White Silkworm Powder
Also Known As: Bombyx Powder

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fol. Mori Sang Ye 30g Disperses and scatters Wind-Heat, calms the Liver, clears the eyes and clears Heat from the Lungs.
Cx. Mori Sang Bai Pi 7.5g Drains Heat from the Lungs, promotes urination and reduces edema.

Formula Actions

  • Cools the Liver
  • Expels Wind

Syndromes

  • Wind-Heat Attacks the Liver channel

Clinical Manifestations

  • Hot tears appear on exposure to Wind
  • Red eyes
  • Eyes feel gritty
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry nose
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Tinnitus
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin white
  • P: Wiry or Thready and rapid

Treats

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

   
       

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.