Xanthium Powder
Release Exterior Disorders with Head and Neck Symptoms
Actions: Disperses wind, alleviates pain, and unblocks the nose.
Pattern: Bi Yuan (profuse nasal discharge) caused by wind-heat attacking the head.
Cang Er Zi | 6-9g |
Xin Yi Hua | 3-6g |
Bai Zhi | 6-9g |
Bo He | 3-6g |
Bo He is added near the end.
Indications: Copious, purulent, and foul-smelling nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, dizziness, frontal headache, a normal or yellow tongue coating, and a floating, rapid pulse.
Bensky pg. 51