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Cang Er Zi San

Xanthium Formula | 苍耳子散

Also known as:

Cang Er Zi Tang

Cang Er Zi San

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Disperses Wind, Relieves nasal pain, Unblocks the nose

Category

Formulas that dredge and disperse External Wind

Key Ingredients

Cang Er Zi, Xin Yi Hua

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Ingredients in Cang Er Zi San

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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 Cang Er Zi San
Cang Er Zi is acrid and warm. It unblocks thenasal passages, and are frequently used in treating profuse nasal discharge.
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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 Cang Er Zi San
Xin Yi Hua is acrid and warm. It unblocks thenasal passages, and are frequently used in treating profuse nasal discharge.
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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 Cang Er Zi San
Bai Zhi is acrid, warming, and aromatic. It releases the Exterior and opens up the orifices, disperses Wind-Damp, andpromotes the discharge of pus.
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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 Cang Er Zi San
In general Bo He's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind-Heat. Clears Wind-Heat from the head, eyes and throat. Allows the release of toxins from the skin. Moves Stagnant Liver Qi"

In the context of Cang Er Zi San, it is used because it is acrid and cooling. It releases Wind-Heat from the Exterior and clears the eyes and head.
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Cong Bai
Cong Bai

Scallions

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Bulb
Role in Cang Er Zi San
In general Cong Bai's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind-Cold through sweating. Vitalizes the Yang Qi and disperses Cold. Removes toxicity of swellings."

In the context of Cang Er Zi San, it is used because it guides the light nature of the other herbs to the head.
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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

Cang Er Zi San has the effects of dispersing Wind-Heat and opening the nasal passages. It is primarily used to treat the invasion of Wind-Cold in the head and face, characterized by symptoms such as thick, turbid nasal discharge, headache extending to the head, and loss of the sense of smell. This formula can be used for conditions like rhinitis and sinusitis.

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 dredge and disperse External Wind

Main Actions

  • Disperses Wind
  • Relieves pain
  • Unblocks the nose

Formula Origin

Formulas to Aid the Living (1253)

Formula Description

Cang Er Zi San is a 5-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Cocklebur Fruits (Cang Er Zi ) and Biond’S Magnolia Flowers (Xin Yi Hua) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1253, it belongs to the category of formulas that dredge and disperse External Wind. Its main actions are: 1) disperses Wind and 2) relieves pain.

 

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 Cang Er Zi San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Damp-Wind. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as acute sinusitis, chronic sinusitis or chronic rhinitis for instance.