Yin-Qiao-Ma-Bo-San

Chinese Herbal Formulas That Clear Heat From The Organs

Yin Qiao Ma Bo San  -  Honeysuckle Forsythia and Puffball Powder

Main Actions for Yin Qiao Ma Bo San

The main functions of this chinese medicine herbal formula are to clear toxic heat, drain lung heat and aid the function of the throat.  This formula is used for obstruction of the throat due to damp heat in the lungs usually due to damp heat attacking the exterior.

Indications and Symptoms for Yin Qiao Ma Bo San

severe sore throat, difficulty in swallowing

Tongue – red, thick white or yellow coating

Pulse – rapid, slippery or floating

Medicinal Ingredients of Yin Qiao Ma Bo San

Jin Yin Hua   (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae, Honeysuckle Flower, Lonicera) - 15g.

-clear toxic heat, transform dampness, aids lung Qi

Lian Qiao   (Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae, Forsythia Fruit) - 30g.

-clear toxic heat, transform dampness, aids lung Qi

Niu Bang Zi   (Fructus Arctii Lappae, Great Burdock Fruit, Arctium) - 18g.

-clear heat, improve throat function

She Gan  (Rhizoma Belamcandae Chinensis, Belamcanda Rhizome) - 9g.

-clear heat, improve throat function

Ma Bo  (Fructificatio Lasiosphaerae Seu Calvatiae) - 9g.

-relieves toxicity, reduces swelling

Preparation Instructions of Yin Qiao Ma Bo San

Grind all natural medicinal herbs of formula into a powder and cook 18 grams with Xian Lung Gen (Phragmitis Communis Recens) until it releases it’s aroma.  Lung Gen is added for it’s yin nourishing effect on the lungs and ability to clear heat.

Additional Points on Yin Qiao Ma Bo San

This alternative medicine herbal formula has been used to treat tonsillitis, scarlet fever and measles if the appropriate symptoms are present.