Bing Pian (Borneol) - Chinese Herbal Medicine

Chinese Name: Bing Pian
English Name: Borneol

Clinical Usage and Indications

  • Aromatically opens orifices, revives the spirit - fainting, convulsion.
  • Clears heat, alleviates pain, dissipates nodules, alleviates itching - topically for pain, swelling of the throat, skin disease, eye disease (photophobia, excessive tearing), regenerates flesh.

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Dosage and Preparation Notes

  • Dosage: 0.3-0.9g

Channels/Meridians Influenced

Associated Temperature and Taste

Cautions and Contraindications

There are currently no contraindications listed.

Staff Clinician Notes

There are no additional notes for this herb.

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