BING PIAN
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Nomenclature
BING PIAN
冰片
Borneolum Syntheticum
Other Names
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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Preparation and Processing
Cautions and contraindications
Clinical Research and studies
Formulas that include this herb
Sources
Footnotes: Contraindicated during pregnancy
DO NOT cook in decoction or expose to fire or heat!