The efficacy and function of Baiyaojian

The traditional Chinese medicine Baiyaojian is already very familiar to most people. But in fact, not many people understand the effects and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Baiyaojian, so let’s talk about it below.

[Source] It is a block made by fermenting gallnut and tea .

[Preparation method] Crush the gallnut, grind it into powder and sieve it. Add 1 liang of tea powder and 4 liang of fermented dregs for every jin. Put them in a container, mix well, mash them, flatten them, and cut them into small pieces about 1 inch square. When they ferment until white frost grows on the surface, take them out, dry them, and store them in a dry place.

[Properties] Small gray-brown squares with yellow-white spots on the surface and a slight aroma.

【Nature and flavor】Sour, sweet, neutral.

【Meridian】 ① "Ben Cao Qiu Zhen": "enters the lungs and stomach."

【Functions and indications】Moistens the lungs and resolves phlegm, promotes the production of body fluids and quenches thirst. It is used to treat long-term cough with excessive sputum, sore throat, bloody stool, long-term dysentery, rectal prolapse, mouth ulcers, tooth decay, carbuncles and ulcers.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 1 to 3 qian; or made into pills or powder. For external use: grind into powder and sprinkle, apply on skin or gargle with decoction.

[Note] Do not take this medicine if you have cough caused by external factors, diarrhea due to damp heat, or unresolved stagnation.

[Additional prescription] ① Treating fatigue cough: Terminalia chebula, Baiyaojian, and Schizonepeta tenuifolia. Grind the above ingredients into powder and make pills with ginger and honey. Melt in the mouth. (Danxi Heart Method, a medicine for treating cough)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

【Source】 From "Bencao Mengquan"

Through the detailed introduction above, we have a good understanding of the efficacy and functions of the traditional Chinese medicine Baiyaojian. I hope this can be helpful to everyone.