Natural Herbs That Release Exterior Disorders Effecting the Head and Neck

Cang Er Zi San

Xanthium Powder

Main Actions for Cang Er Zi San

This alternative medicines herbal formula’s main functions are to disperse wind, alleviate pain and clear nasal obstruction. This is one of Chinese medicines best formulas to clear turbid nasal discharge caused by wind heat attacking the head.

Indications and Symptoms for Cang Er Zi San

Copious mucus, purulent nasal discharge, foul smelling mucus discharge from the noise, nasal obstruction, dizziness, frontal headache

Tongue – normal or yellow coating

Pulse – floating, rapid

Medicinal Ingredients of Cang Er Zi San

Cang Er Zi (Frucus Xanthii Sibirici, Cocklebur Fruit, Xanthium) 6-9g.

-unblock nasal cavity, clears nasal discharge

Xin Yi Hua (Flos Magnoliae, Magnolia Flower) 3-6g.

-unblock nasal cavity, clears nasal discharge

Bai Zhi (Rhizoma Atractyloids Macrocephaelae, Atractylodes Rhizome) 6-9g.

-releases the exterior, opens up orifices, expels wind dampness, promotes discharge of pus

Bo He (Herba Menthae Haplocalycis, Field Mint, Mentha) 3-6g.

-releases wind heat from exterior, clears eyes and head

Preparation Instructions of Cang Er Zi San

The herbs in this formula was be ground into a fine powder and taken in 6gram doses with tea made from Cong Bai (Allii Fistulosi) and green tea.

Additional Points on Cang Er Zi San

This herbal formula is able to treat sinusitis, allergic rhinits and thick nasal discharge as long as the appropriate symptoms are present.