Formula Wind-Cold-Damp

Bí Yán Wán

鼻炎丸

Also known as:

Mentha Combination

Formula Composition

Cang Er Zi
Cang Er Zi
Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua
Bai Zhi
Bai Zhi
Huang Qi
Huang Qi
Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu
Fang Feng
Fang Feng
Bo He
Bo He
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoy
Directs formula
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Releases the Exterior
  2. Unblocks the nasal passages
  3. Dispel Wind-Cold-Dampness in nasal passages

Patterns Treated

Wind-Cold-Dampness in nasal passages, Defensive Qi Deficiency

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Bí Yán Wán

Main Actions

Releases the Exterior
Unblocks the nasal passages
Dispel Wind-Cold-Dampness in nasal passages

Key TCM Concepts

This modern formula is essentially Yu Ping Feng San + Cang Er Zi San:

  • Cang Er Zi San provides symptomatic relief—opens the nose so the patient can breathe
  • Yu Ping Feng San prevents recurrence—strengthens defenses so Wind cannot reinvade
  • Bo He bridges both—disperses wind while guiding all herbs to the head

Best suitable for patients with recurring nasal congestion who catch colds easily, have weak constitution, and present with clear/white discharge. 

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Wind-Cold-Dampness in nasal passages
  • Defensive Qi Deficiency

Common Applications

Chronic sinusitis Nasal congestion Sinus headache Reduced smell Frontal headache Sinus pressure Clear nasal discharge White nasal discharge

Ingredients in Bí Yán Wán

Detailed information about each herb in Bí Yán Wán and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Cang Er Zi
Cang Er Zi

Cocklebur fruits

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Fruits
Role in Bí Yán Wán
Cang Er Zi disperses Wind-Dampness, opens nasal passages, relieves sinus pain.
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Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua

Biond’s magnolia flowers

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried flower bud
Role in Bí Yán Wán
Xin Yi Hua opens nasal passages, disperses Wind-Cold and penetrates deep into sinuses.
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Bai Zhi
Bai Zhi

Angelica roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bí Yán Wán
Bai Zhi opens nasal passages, expels Wind-Cold, relieves frontal headache.
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Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bí Yán Wán
Huang Qi tonifies Wei Qi, stabilizes Exterior, prevents Wind reinvasion.
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Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu

Atractylodes rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Bí Yán Wán
Bai Zhu strengthens Spleen Qi, dries Dampness underlying nasal discharge.
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Fang Feng
Fang Feng

Saposhnikovia roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bí Yán Wán
Fang Feng expels Wind, guides Defensive Qi to surface.
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Bo He
Bo He

Wild mint

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Bí Yán Wán
Bo He disperses Wind-Heat, clears head, guides all herbs upward to nasal passages.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Bí Yán Wán

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

Avoid in pregnancy, acute infections with Heat signs, and Yin Deficiency with Dryness. Best suited for nasal obstruction with clear/white discharge due to Wind-Cold-Dampness and underlying Qi Deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Bí Yán Wán may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.