California License Exam, Pacific College Comps, Yo San University
Pharm Name
Sojae Semen Preparatum
Common Name
Prepared Soybean
Category
Cool, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior
Ingredients
Taste
Sweet, Slightly Bitter
Pao Zhi
Temperature
Cold or Warm
Action / Indication
Releases the exterior: for both hot and cold exterior disorders. Because of its mild character, it is also appropriate
for treating patterns of yin deficiency with superimposed
exterior disorders.
Eliminates irritability: for irritability, restlessness, stifling
sensation in the chest, and insomnia following a febrile
disorder.
For blood in the urine, with Liquidambaris Fructus (lu lu
tong) and Lycii Cortex (di gu pi).
Treatment Principles
Releases the Exterior Relieves Irritability
Contraindication
None.
Dosages
Meridians
LU, ST
Tom's Comment
Dan Dou Chi is used in the old country to stop lactation.
Dan Dou Chi is often combined with Cong Bai to Release the Exterior.