Bai Du San
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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败毒散 · Bài Dú Sàn
A classical exterior-releasing formula (often with Ren Shen, as Ren Shen Bai Du San) for wind-cold-damp with underlying Qi deficiency, presenting with chills, fever, body aches and a floating soft pulse.
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- Formula Category
- Exterior-Releasing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Wind-Cold
- Primary Function
- Release exterior, dispel wind-damp, benefit Qi
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Disperse wind-cold-damp and support Qi while releasing the exterior
- Classical Source
- Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang / Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue tradition
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical exterior-releasing formula (often with Ren Shen, as Ren Shen Bai Du San) for wind-cold-damp with underlying Qi deficiency, presenting with chills, fever, body aches and a floating soft pulse.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for exterior wind-cold-damp in a somewhat deficient patient — dispersing while lightly supporting Qi, rather than pure aggressive exterior release.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Bai Du San | Jing Fang Bai Du San | Shen Su Yin | Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Release exterior, dispel wind-damp, benefit Qi | Disperse wind-cold-damp, release the exterior | Tonify Qi, release exterior, resolve phlegm | Disperse wind-cold-damp, release the exterior, clear interior heat |
| Formula Category | Exterior-Releasing Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Wind-Cold | Wind-Cold | Qi Deficiency | Wind-Cold |
| Main Conditions | Fever ·Cold Limbs ·Headache ·Cough | Fever ·Cold Limbs ·Headache ·Muscular Stiffness | Cough ·Nasal Congestion ·Fever ·Fatigue & Low Energy | Fever ·Cold Limbs ·Headache ·Muscular Stiffness |
| Main Herbs | Notopterygium Root ·Pubescent Angelica Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Bupleurum Root ·Platycodon Root | Schizonepeta / Japanese Catnip ·Saposhnikovia Root ·Notopterygium Root ·Pubescent Angelica Root ·Bupleurum Root | Ginseng Root ·Perilla Leaf ·Kudzu Root ·Peucedanum Root ·Pinellia Rhizome | Notopterygium Root ·Saposhnikovia Root ·Atractylodes Rhizome ·Asarum / Wild Ginger ·Chuanxiong Rhizome |
| Classical Source | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang / Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue tradition | She Sheng Zhong Miao Fang (Ming dynasty) | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song dynasty) | Ci Shi Nan Zhi (Zhang Yuansu, Jin dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Bai Du San releases exterior wind-cold-damp with mild Qi support. Jing Fang Bai Du San is a related wind-cold exterior formula. Shen Su Yin tonifies Qi and resolves phlegm for Qi-deficient colds. Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang strongly disperses wind-cold-damp without tonification.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.