Resuscitative Herbs
Ai Pian: Chinese Herb Guide
Name
Ai Pian (L-Borneolum)
The Effect of Ai Pian
Property
Pungent, bitter, slightly cold; heart, spleen and lung meridians entered.
Actions
Induce resuscitation and refresh mind, clear heat and alleviate pain.
Indications
Sore throat, aphtha, red eyes, apoplectic coma, discharging ear, convulsions, delirium, sudden faint due to qi depression.
Dosage and Administrations
Used in pills or powder, 0.15~0.3 g. Proper dosage is for external application, pounded into powder for applying on the affected area.
Cautions
It is contraindicated to pregnant women.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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