Formula

Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng

鼻敏感汤

Also known as:

Pe Min Kan Tang

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
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Patterns Treated

Wind invading the Lungs, Lung Qi failing to Diffuse

Historical Origin

Modern formula

Ingredients in Bí Mǐn Gǎn Tāng

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

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
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 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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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.