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.)

Bi Yun San - 碧云散 - Blue Cloud Powder

English: Blue Cloud Powder
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Hb. Centipeda E Bu Shi Cao 10g Disperses Wind-Cold, unblocks the nasal passages, disperses Wind-Dampness, disperses pathogens, resolves toxicity, reduces swelling, resolves Phlegm, stops pain and stops cough.
With Qing Dai and Chuan Xiong, as a nasal sufflation for acute headache, nasal obstruction and red, painful eyes.
Rx. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 10g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.
With Xi Xin, for Wind-Cold headaches, Shao Yin Cold headache and swelling and pain from sores, boils and trauma.
Hb. Asari Xi Xin 10g Alleviates pain, Disperses Wind-Cold and Internal Cold, Transforms Phlegm and Thin Mucus, Warms the Lungs.
Flos Magnoliae Xin Yi Hua 10g Expels Wind-Cold and unblocks the nasal passages.
With Xi xin, lifts and spreads the clear Qi while unblocking the nasal orifices to treat headache and sinus distention, nasal congestion and thick nasal discharge due to Wind-Cold.
Indigo Naturalis Qing Dai 10g Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Disperses Stagnation, Drains Lung Heat, Reduces swelling clears Liver Fire, Resolves Fire toxicity.

Formula Actions

  • Disperses Wind-Cold
  • Unblocks the nasal passages
  • Disperses Wind-Dampness
  • Disperses pathogens
  • Resolves toxicity
  • Reduces swelling
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Stops pain
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Promotes the movement of Qi
  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Fire toxicity
  • Drains Lung Heat

Syndromes

  • Nasal discharge due to Wind-Cold, Wind-Dampness or Wind-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Chronic, copious and persistent sticky nasal discharge or
  • Nasal congestion which is relatively severe
  • The congestion is worse at night and when lying down and better during the day when active
  • The mucus is sticky and white and without a bad odor or
  • Thick, sticky, yellow nasal discharge
  • Swollen mucous membranes
  • Reduction in or loss of smell

Treats

  • Rhinitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • This formula is made into a powder and can be snuffed into each nostril several times daily.

Modifications

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