Sun Ten – Bupleurum & Schizonepeta Comb (Shi Wei Bai Du San)

Bupleurum & Schizonepeta Combination by Sun Ten also known as Shi Wei Bai Du San is used for stagnant wind Qi and Fire Poison.

Western Symptomology:
• Acne
• Boils
• Carbuncles
• Chills
• Ear Infections-External
• Ear Infections-Internal
• Fever
• Hives
• Inflammation-Suppurative
• Skin disorders

Chinese Functions:
• Wind Qi-Stagnant
• Fire Poison

Chai Hu: a root that relieves constraint, promotes energy flow, and reduces fever
Sheng Jiang: fresh ginger helps relieve cold symptoms and regulates the stomach
Du Huo: angelica root relieves lower back pain and warms the body
Fang Feng: a root herb that stops itching and relieves body aches
Fu Ling: a sweet herb that regulates the abdomen and leaches out excess fluids in the body
Jie Geng: a root that clears phlegm, benefits throat, and guides herbs to the upper body
Chuan Xiong: a root that circulates the blood and benefits the skin
Jing Jie: an herb that clears rashes, relieves itching, and is good for the skin
Ye Ying Pi: black cherry bark is used to clear skin conditions and relieve itching
Gan Cao: licorice helps boost energy, relieves spasms, and balances the formula

Ingredients: Bupleurum root (chai hu), Ginger root (sheng jiang), Schizonepeta (jing jie), Fang feng root (fang feng), Cherry bark (ying pi), Pubescent angelica root (du huo), Hoelen fungus (fu ling), Cnidium root (chuan xiong), Platycodon root (jie geng), Chinese licorice root (gan cao).

Suggested Use:
Dissolve 1 to 2 grams in a cup of hot water to make a tea 2 to 3 times daily.