Single Herb Glossary
Bīng Piàn 冰片
| Pharmaceutical name | Borneolum borneol "ice slice/flake" |
| Category | Aromatic Herbs that Open the Orifices |
| Key Properties | Acrid-Dispersing Aromatically Mobilizing & Piercing, Opens Orifice & Disperse Fire Constraint |
| Properties | Acrid Bitter Mildly cold |
| Tropism | HT, LU, SP |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Opens Orifices, Awaken Spirit, & Unblock Closed Disorders 2) Clears Heat, Drains Fire, Resolves Toxicity, Clears the Eyes, Removes Superficial Visual Obstructions & Stops Pain 3) Clears Heat, Alleviates Pain, Dissipates Nodules, & Alleviates Itching (Topically) |
| Dosages | 0.01-0.3g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Qi or Blood Deficiency Pregnancy Do not expose to heat |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Borneol, isoborneol, camphor, humulene, β-elemene, caryophyllene, asiatic acid, erythrodid |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Antibiotic: inhibitory effect against S. aureus, Diplococcus pneumoniae, E. coli and some dermatophytes • Effect on pregnancy: administration during second and third trimester induces labor in mice |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Su He Xiang Wan (delete She Xiang, Zhu Sha, An Xi Xiang) (Liquid Styrax Pill) 蘇合香丸（減麝香，硃砂，安息香） Xing Jun San (delete Niu Huang, She Xiang, Xiong Huang, Jin Bo) (Marching Powder) 行軍散（減牛黃，麝香，雄黃，金箔） |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.