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Ba Zheng San

Eight Rectification Formula | 八正散

Also known as:

Eight Corrections Powder , Eight-Herb Powder for Rectification , Ba Zheng Tang

Ba Zheng San

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Actions

Clears Heat, Purges Fire, Promotes urination, Unblocks painful urinary dribbling

Category

Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

Key Ingredients

Qu Mai, Bian Xu

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Ingredients in Ba Zheng San

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Qu Mai
Qu Mai

Chinese pink herbs

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Heart, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried aerial part
Role in Ba Zheng San
Qu Mai bitter and cold. It enters the Blood to invigorate the Blood and is particularly useful in treating painful urinary dribbling with Blood. It also directs Heart Fire and Heat downward, unblocks the Small Intestine, expels Damp Heat from the Bladder, and is an important herb for treating dribbling disorders.
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Bian Xu
Bian Xu

Knotgrass

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder
Parts Used Aerial parts
Role in Ba Zheng San
In general Bian Xu's main actions are as follows: "Expels Damp-Heat and encourages urination. Drains Dampness and stops itching. Kills parasites."

In the context of Ba Zheng San, it is used because it enters the Qi to promote urination, unblock painful urinary dribbling, and clear Damp Heat.
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Mu Tong
Mu Tong

Akebia stems

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried stem
Role in Ba Zheng San
Mu Tong is bitter and cold. It is very effective inclearing the Stagnation caused by Dampness. It also clears Heat and promotes urination. It assists the king ingredients in unblocking any painful urinary dribbling.
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Hua Shi
Hua Shi

Talc

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Stomach
Parts Used The mineral itself
Role in Ba Zheng San
In general Hua Shi's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination. Expels Damp-Heat from the Urinary Bladder. Dispels Summer Heat. Dries Dampness when applied topically."

In the context of Ba Zheng San, it is used because it smooths the passage of urine despite any Stagnation in the way.
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Che Qian Zi
Che Qian Zi

Plantain seeds

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Ba Zheng San
In general Che Qian Zi's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination and clears Heat. Stops diarrhea by expelling water through urination. Brightens the eyes, used in combination either for Deficiency or Heat. Reduces inflammation of infections. Arrests cough and expectorates Phlegm."

In the context of Ba Zheng San, it is used because it smooths the passage of urine despite any Stagnation in the way.
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Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi

Cape jasmine fruits

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Lungs, Sanjiao, San Jiao (Triple Burner)
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Ba Zheng San
In general Zhi Zi's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat and calms spirit. Drains Damp-Heat affecting the Liver and Gallbladder. Clears Heat in the Blood and stops bleeding. Anti-inflammatory."

In the context of Ba Zheng San, it is used because it drains Heat from the Triple Burner through the urine.
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Da Huang
Da Huang

Rhubarb

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Ba Zheng San
In general Da Huang's main actions are as follows: "Drains Excess Heat and eliminates Dampness, especially when in the Bright Yang stage according to the Six Stages Theory. Cools the Blood and stops bleeding. Invigorates Blood, breaks up Stasis and relieves pain. Clears Heat and toxins from Excess. Applied topically for Hot sores and Blood Stasis."

In the context of Ba Zheng San, it is used because it drains Heat from the Triple Burner through the stool.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Ba Zheng San
Gan Cao harmonizes the actions of all ingredients and relieves the abdominal pain. The combination of Liquorice and talc also assist to ease irritability.
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Deng Xin Cao
Deng Xin Cao

Common rush

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried stem pith
Role in Ba Zheng San
In general Deng Xin Cao's main actions are as follows: "Diuretic, promotes urination. Clears urinary tract infections."

In the context of Ba Zheng San, it is used because it guides Heat downward as one of the envoys.
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Usage & Safety

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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Ba Zheng San is classified as a Dampness-eliminating formula and has the general effects of clearing Heat, draining Fire, promoting urination, and relieving painful urinary dysfunction. It is primarily used to treat Damp-Heat syndrome in the Lower Burner.

Symptoms include frequent and urgent urination, painful and difficult urination, incomplete urination with dribbling, turbid or dark urine, and in severe cases, urinary retention, a feeling of fullness and distension in the lower abdomen, dry mouth and throat, a yellow greasy tongue coating, and a slippery, rapid pulse.

Clinically, this formula is commonly used to treat conditions such as cystitis, urethritis, acute prostatitis, urinary tract stones, pyelonephritis, and postoperative or postpartum urinary retention, particularly when these conditions are associated with Damp-Heat descending into the Lower Burner.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness

Main Actions

  • Clears Heat and Fire
  • Promotes urination
  • Unblocks painful urinary dribbling
  • Purges Fire

Formula Origin

Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People in the Taiping Era (1107 AD)

Formula Description

Ba Zheng San is a 9-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Chinese Pink Herbs (Qu Mai) and Knotgrass (Bian Xu) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1107 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Heat and expel dampness. Its main actions are: 1) clears Heat and Fire and 2) promotes urination.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Ba Zheng San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Damp-Cold in the Bladder, Damp-Heat or Damp-Heat in the Bladder. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as intermenstrual bleeding, glomerulonephritis or cystitis for instance.