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Yu Ping Feng San

Jade Windscreen Formula | 玉屏风散

Also known as:

Yu Ping Feng Tang , Jade Windscreen Powder , Jade Windscreen Formula (No Ginger)

Yu Ping Feng San

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Boosts Qi, Supports immunity and tonifies Defensive Qi (Wei Qi), Stabilizes the Exterior and stop sweating, Consolidates the Exterior

Category

Formulas that tonify Qi

Key Ingredients

Huang Qi

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Ingredients in Yu Ping Feng San

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Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Yu Ping Feng San
Huang Qi is an extremely powerful in strengthening the Qi and stabilizing the Exterior. It tonifies the superficial or Exterior aspects of the Lungs and Spleen. It enters the Lungs to tonify the Qi, and enters the Exterior to firm up the Protective Qi. It is one of the most important Qi tonifying herbs.
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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 Yu Ping Feng San
Bai Zhu strengthens the Spleen and augments the Qi. It reinforces the actions of the key herb and strengthens the metal Lungs by cultivating the earth Spleen. The combination of the key and deputy herbs generate Qi by tonifying the Spleen, which is the source of Qi and Blood. It also stops sweating. The Exterior is thereby stabilized, and sweat will no longer leak from the interstices and pores. This also prevents pathogenic influences from easily penetrating the outer defenses of the body.
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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 Yu Ping Feng San
Fang Feng disperses Wind while tonifying at the same time. It circulates in the Exterior of the body where it expels Wind without damaging the Body Fluids, therefore the Lungs is not injured. In concert with key herb, it stabilizes Exterior without causing the pathogenic influences to linger, and expels pathogenic influences without harming the normal Qi.
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Usage & Safety

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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

Yu Ping Feng San has the effects of tonifying Qi, stabilizing the Exterior, dispelling Wind, and astringing sweat. It is primarily used to for spontaneous sweating due to Exterior Efficiency. It is suitable for those with spontaneous sweating and frequent colds due to Exterior Deficiency, such as individuals with weak constitutions, low immunity, frequent sweating, and susceptibility to colds. It can also be used for allergic rhinitis.

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 or excessive sweating 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 tonify Qi

Main Actions

  • Augments the Qi
  • Stabilizes the Exterior
  • Stops sweating

Formula Origin

Researching Original Formulas (1213 AD)

Formula Description

Yu Ping Feng San is a 3-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1213 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that tonify Qi. Its main actions are: 1) augments the Qi and 2) stabilizes the Exterior.

 

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 Yu Ping Feng San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Protective Qi Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, glomerulonephritis or allergic rhinitis for instance.