BING PIAN
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Borneolum Syntheticum

Nomenclature

BING PIAN
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Borneolum Syntheticum
Other Names

Syntheticum


Properties:

Acrid Bitter
Heart / HT Spleen / SP Lung / LU


Dosage and Toxicity

0.15 – 0.3 gm in pill or powder


Functions

Opens the orifices, resuscitates and revives the Shen (fainting, unconsciousness, convulsions, etc) (milder than She Xiang)
An Gong Niu Huang Wan, Su He Xiang Wan
Clears heat, relieves pain, reduces swelling, regenerates the skin, and stops itching (topically)


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Footnotes: Contraindicated during pregnancy
DO NOT cook in decoction or expose to fire or heat!

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