Formula Formulas that clear Heat and open sensory orifices

Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng

鼻敏感汤

Also known as:

Pe Min Kan Tang , Bi Min Gan Tang , Nasal Sensitivity Decoction , Nasal Allergy Decoction

Formula Composition

Xin Yi Hua
Xin Yi Hua
Cang Er Zi
Cang Er Zi
Ban Lan Gen
Ban Lan Gen
Fang Feng
Fang Feng
Yě Jú Huā
Yě Jú Huā
Huo Xiang
Huo Xiang
É Bù Shí Cǎo
É Bù Shí Cǎo
Bo He
Bo He
Zi Su Ye
Zi Su Ye
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports
Envoys
Directs formula
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Open and unblock the nasal orifices
  2. Disperse Wind-Cold
  3. Clear Toxic-Heat
  4. Restore the Lungs' diffusing and descending Qi function

Patterns Treated

Wind invading the Lungs, Lung Qi failing to Diffuse

Historical Origin

Modern formula

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng

Main Actions

Open and unblock the nasal orifices
Disperse Wind-Cold
Clear Toxic-Heat
Restore the Lungs' diffusing and descending Qi function

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Wind invading the Lungs
  • Lung Qi failing to Diffuse

Common Applications

Allergic rhinitis Acute rhinitis Chronic rhinitis Sinusitis Hay fever Nasal congestion Runny nose Sneezing Headache from nasal obstruction Itchy eyes accompanying allergies Watery nasal discharge Nasal itching Loss Of Sense Of Smell Itchy throat

Ingredients in Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng

Detailed information about each herb in Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
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 Mǐn Gǎn Tāng
Opens nasal orifices as it directly targets the primary pathology: nasal obstruction. It also enters Lung and Stomach Channels, expels Wind-Cold from the head.
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Cang Er Zi
Cang Er Zi

Cocklebur fruits

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Fruits
Role in Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng
Disperses Wind, opens nasal passages and dries Dampness. It also strengthens the King ingredient (Xin Yi Hua)'s nasal-opening action.
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Ban Lan Gen
Ban Lan Gen

Woad roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Stomach, Liver
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng
Addresses the Toxic-Heat component of allergic inflammation and cools the Blood.
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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 Mǐn Gǎn Tāng
Expels Wind from all layers and moderates the drying nature of the formula.
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Yě Jú Huā
Yě Jú Huā

Wild chrysanthemum flower

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Liver
Parts Used the flowers
Role in Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng
Clears Wind-Heat from the head as well as addresses red/itchy eyes and headache accompanying allergies. It also balances the warming herbs.
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Huo Xiang
Huo Xiang

Korean mint

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng
Transforms turbid Dampness manifesting as profuse watery or sticky nasal discharge. Its aromatic property also awakens the Spleen.
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É Bù Shí Cǎo
É Bù Shí Cǎo

Centipeda herb

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used The herb
Role in Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng
Opens orifices, disperses Wind-Cold and reinforces the King's action on a Secondary Level. It treats sneezing and profuse rhinorrhea
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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 Mǐn Gǎn Tāng
Guides the formula upward to the nose, eyes, and head region. It also vents Wind-Heat and provides immediate cooling relief.
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Zi Su Ye
Zi Su Ye

Perilla leaves

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried leaf (or bearing young branches)
Role in Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng
Releases the Exterior and harmonizes the formula. Its aromatic nature assists the Lung Qi's diffusing function. It also moderates any potential toxicity of Cang Er Zi.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng

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

Herb-Drug Interactions

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