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.)

Lian Qiao Jin Bei Jian - 连翘金贝煎 - Lonicera, Honeysucle And Bolbostemma Decoction

English: Lonicera, Honeysuckle and Bolbostemma Decoction
Also Known As: Lonicera, Honeysuckle and Fritillaria Decoction

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Flos Lonicerae Jin YIn Hua 9g Clears Heat and resolves Fire toxicity.
With Lian Qiao, for various Heat disorders.
Rz. Bolbostemmae Tu Bei Mu 9g Clears Heat, Disperses Stagnation, Reduces sores and swellings, Removes toxins.
(Bul. Fritillariae Thunbergii) (Zhe Bei Mu) 9g (Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm and dissipates nodules - Usually substituted for Tu Bei Mu.)
(With Lian Qiao, clears Heat toxin, transforms turbid Phlegm, , opens Stagnation and disperses clumped swellings.)
Hb. Taraxaci Pu Gong Ying 9g Reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules, relieves Fire toxicity and promotes lactation.
With Xia Ku Cao and Zhe Bei Mu, for subcutaneous Phlegm nodules.
Sp. Prunellae Xia Ku Cao 9g Clears Liver Fire, clears Hot Phlegm and dissipates nodules.
With Zhe Bei Mu, cools and relieves toxicity to disperse and transform Phlegm and treat goiter, scrofula and swollen or inflamed lymph glands.
With Pu Gong Ying, for early-stage breast abscesses.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 24g Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Opens the channels and alleviates pain.
Fr. Forsythiae Lian Qiao 30g Clears Heat, especially in the Upper Jiao, relieves toxicity, reduces abscesses and dissipates clumps.

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Detoxifies
  • Softens swellings
  • Invigorates the Blood

Syndromes

  • Yang Toxicity with Internal Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Toxic sores

Treats

  • Mastitis
  • Lung abscess
  • Breast abscess

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For Excess Heat, thirst or mastitis:
+ Rx. Trichosanthis Tian Hua Fen

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