Yù Píng Fēng Sǎn (玉屏风散, Jade Windscreen Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Tonify category, with Huáng Qí as chief herb. It contains Huáng Qí, Bái Zhú and Fáng Fēng. Actions: tonifies Lung qi, stabilises the exterior, stops sweating, strengthens Wei qi — the jade screen protects against invasion.
| Pinyin | Yù Píng Fēng Sǎn (Yu Ping Feng San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 玉屏风散 |
| English | Jade Windscreen Powder |
| Category | Tonify |
| Chief | Huáng Qí |
| Tongue | Pale, thin white coat |
| Pulse | Weak, moderate |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Huáng Qí | 12g |
| Bái Zhú | 9g |
| Fáng Fēng | 6g |
Actions
Tonifies Lung qi, stabilises the exterior, stops sweating, strengthens Wei qi — the jade screen protects against invasion
Indications
Lung qi deficiency with unstable exterior: spontaneous sweating day and night, easily catches colds, pale complexion, fatigue
Test yourself
What herbs are in Yù Píng Fēng Sǎn?
Yù Píng Fēng Sǎn contains Huáng Qí 12g, Bái Zhú 9g and Fáng Fēng 6g.
What is Yù Píng Fēng Sǎn used for?
Lung qi deficiency with unstable exterior: spontaneous sweating day and night, easily catches colds, pale complexion, fatigue.
What are the actions of Yù Píng Fēng Sǎn?
Tonifies Lung qi, stabilises the exterior, stops sweating, strengthens Wei qi — the jade screen protects against invasion.
What tongue and pulse go with Yù Píng Fēng Sǎn?
Tongue: Pale, thin white coat. Pulse: Weak, moderate.
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