Yín Qiào Sǎn (银翘散, Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Release exterior category, with Jīn Yín Huā and Lián Qiào as chief herbs. It contains Jīn Yín Huā, Lián Qiào, Jié Gěng, Bò Hé, Niú Bàng Zǐ, Dàn Dòu Chǐ, Jīng Jiè, Zhú Yè, Lú Gēn and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: releases Wind-Heat exterior; clears Heat, resolves toxicity; benefits throat.
| Pinyin | Yín Qiào Sǎn (Yin Qiao San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 银翘散 |
| English | Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder |
| Category | Release exterior |
| Chief | Jīn Yín Huā, Lián Qiào |
| Tongue | Thin yellow or white coat |
| Pulse | Floating, rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Jīn Yín Huā | 30g |
| Lián Qiào | 30g |
| Jié Gěng | 18g |
| Bò Hé | 18g |
| Niú Bàng Zǐ | 18g |
| Dàn Dòu Chǐ | 15g |
| Jīng Jiè | 12g |
| Zhú Yè | 12g |
| Lú Gēn | 15g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 15g |
Actions
Releases Wind-Heat exterior; clears Heat, resolves toxicity; benefits throat
Indications
Wind-Heat exterior: fever, slight aversion to cold, sore throat, thirst, floating rapid pulse
Test yourself
What herbs are in Yín Qiào Sǎn?
Yín Qiào Sǎn contains Jīn Yín Huā 30g, Lián Qiào 30g, Jié Gěng 18g, Bò Hé 18g, Niú Bàng Zǐ 18g, Dàn Dòu Chǐ 15g, Jīng Jiè 12g, Zhú Yè 12g, Lú Gēn 15g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 15g.
What is Yín Qiào Sǎn used for?
Wind-Heat exterior: fever, slight aversion to cold, sore throat, thirst, floating rapid pulse.
What are the actions of Yín Qiào Sǎn?
Releases Wind-Heat exterior; clears Heat, resolves toxicity; benefits throat.
What tongue and pulse go with Yín Qiào Sǎn?
Tongue: Thin yellow or white coat. Pulse: Floating, rapid.
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