Xiè Bái Sǎn (泻白散, Drain the White Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Sāng Bái Pí as chief herb. It contains Sāng Bái Pí, Dì Gǔ Pí, Zhì Gān Cǎo and Jīng Mǐ. Actions: drains Lung Heat, stops cough and wheezing; nourishes Lung Yin (mild).
| Pinyin | Xiè Bái Sǎn (Xie Bai San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 泻白散 |
| English | Drain the White Powder |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Sāng Bái Pí |
| Tongue | Red, thin yellow coat |
| Pulse | Thin, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Sāng Bái Pí | 30g |
| Dì Gǔ Pí | 30g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 3g |
| Jīng Mǐ | 1 handful |
Actions
Drains Lung Heat, stops cough and wheezing; nourishes Lung Yin (mild)
Indications
Lung Heat with deficiency: cough, wheezing, skin feels hot to touch, afternoon fever
Test yourself
What herbs are in Xiè Bái Sǎn?
Xiè Bái Sǎn contains Sāng Bái Pí 30g, Dì Gǔ Pí 30g, Zhì Gān Cǎo 3g and Jīng Mǐ 1 handful.
What is Xiè Bái Sǎn used for?
Lung Heat with deficiency: cough, wheezing, skin feels hot to touch, afternoon fever.
What are the actions of Xiè Bái Sǎn?
Drains Lung Heat, stops cough and wheezing; nourishes Lung Yin (mild).
What tongue and pulse go with Xiè Bái Sǎn?
Tongue: Red, thin yellow coat. Pulse: Thin, rapid.
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