Niu Huang Jie Du Pian 牛黄解毒片
Bezoar Clear Poisons Tablet
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
|
Herb Name |
Latin |
Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
Bezoar |
5 grams | |
|
Arsenic sulphide |
50 grams | |
|
Calcium sulphate | ||
|
Rheum palmatum |
200 grams ea. | |
|
Scutellaria baicalensis |
150 grams | |
|
Platycodon grandiflorum |
100 grams | |
|
Dryobalanops aromatica |
25 grams | |
|
Glycyrrhiza uralensis |
50 grams |
Preparation:
Powder and form pills approximately 3mm in size.
Function:
Clears Heat and Poison
Use:
1. Acute Swollen Sore Throat, Pharyngitis
2. Swollen Gums and Mouth Sores
3. Acute Eye Infections, Red Eyes
4. Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
5. Influenza with Heat and Toxin
Dose:
2–3 pills, three times daily
Cautions:
1. Avoid overdose, do not use more than 2 weeks without a break.
2. Avoid alcohol, spicy and oily foods while taking
3. Not used in the very young, old, or pregnant
4. Only used under supervision of health care practitioner if there is Heart disease, Liver disease, Kidney disease, Diabetes or other chronic disease.
5. Adverse reactions may include: Allergic reactions, Liver damage, Thrombocytopenia, Hematuria, Toxicity, Diarrhea etc. These usually only appear with large dose or long-term usage.
Modifications:
1. There are a large number of patented variations of this formula in China, with the above being a good representative. Additions include Coptis Huang Lian and Indigo Qing Dai.
2. It is still effective without Realgar, versions of this formula sold in the West typically omit it
3. Artificial Bezoar is generally used today.
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This is a time-tested formula in China and is very effective for the intended purposes. It is interesting in that it still uses Bezoar against Poison as it has been used in other traditions over the centuries, truly showing the modern use of very traditional medicine in modern-day China.
This formula is no doubt stronger with the Realgar added, however, this stops it from being legal for use in many developed countries. The formula will still work well without Realgar..