Lian Qiao Bai Du San
Star连翘败毒散 (Forsythia Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
Source: Shang Han Quan Sheng Ji
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Lian Qiao Bai Du San (Forsythia Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences), from the Shang Han Quan Sheng Ji (All New Collection of Cold-Induced Disorders) — a variation of Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin.
Actions: Releases wind-heat; Clears heat and eliminates heat and toxins.
Composition: Full composition printed; source doses unavailable, only bracketed modern doses.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1331.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lian Qiao
as printed: Lian Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae) [9g]
|
9g | 8.74% | — | |
|
Zhi Zi
as printed: Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) [9g]
|
9g | 8.74% | — | |
|
Qiang Huo
as printed: Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii) [8g]
|
8g | 7.77% | — | |
|
Xuan Shen
as printed: Xuan Shen (Radix Scrophulariae) [12g]
|
12g | 11.65% | — | |
|
Bo He
as printed: Bo He (Herba Menthae) [5g]
|
5g | 4.85% | — | |
|
Fang Feng
as printed: Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae) [5g]
|
5g | 4.85% | — | |
|
Chai Hu
as printed: Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) [6g]
|
6g | 5.83% | — | |
|
Jie Geng
as printed: Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis) [5g]
|
5g | 4.85% | — | |
|
Sheng Ma
as printed: Sheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae) [5g]
|
5g | 4.85% | — | |
|
Chuan Xiong
as printed: Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) [6g]
|
6g | 5.83% | — | |
|
Dang Gui
as printed: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) [8g]
|
8g | 7.77% | — | |
|
Huang Qin
as printed: Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) [9g]
|
9g | 8.74% | — | |
|
Bai Shao
as printed: Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) [10g]
|
10g | 9.71% | — | |
|
Niu Bang Zi
as printed: Niu Bang Zi (Fructus Arctii) [6g]
|
6g | 5.83% | — |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net slightly cool (-0.66)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 23%, cool 46%, neutral 5%, warm 26%.
Pairs warm and cool. 26% of the weighed grams are warm or hot and 69% cool or cold — the net is their average, not the whole story.
Small but decisive: Zhi Zi 9g (cold, 9% of the grams), Huang Qin 9g (cold, 9% of the grams), Niu Bang Zi 6g (cold, 6% of the grams). Dose weighting nearly cancels a herb this small, but it may be what the formula is for.
Taste
- pungent 32%
- sweet 13%
- sour 5%
- bitter 47%
- salty 4%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Lung 58%
- Liver 39%
- Spleen 36%
- Heart 34%
- Stomach 31%
- Gallbladder 20%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Source: decoct the ingredients with Hong Hua (source doses unavailable). Today prepared as decoction using bracketed doses.
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Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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