bing pian (borneol) "Ice Slice"
冰片 borneolum
Borneol is a chemical that can be derived from trees and is used in the making of camphor and turpentine oil. It is a natural insect repellent. Medicinally, Bing Pian travels through the whole body, opening all orifices, disperses constrained fire, and clears turbid filth. Used for loss of consciousness (fainting w/ summerheat stroke); and applied externally for toxic sores.
ACRID (disperses) & BITTER (drains)
COOL (though historically it has also been said to be hot and toxic)
HEART, LUNG, SPLEEN
Very tiny dosage: 0.01 - 0.3 grams (do not expose Bing Pian to heat)
CI: Qi or blood deficiency
Caution: Pregnancy
SPECIFIC INDICATIONS:
1. Opens Orifices / Awakens the Spirit / Unblocks Closed Disorders
* impaired consciousness - fainting & convulsions; delirium d/t fever
2. Clears Heat / Drains Fire / Resolves Toxicity / Clears Eyes / Removes Superficial Visual Obstructions / Stops Pain
* heat causing headaches, red & swollen eyes, superficial visual obstructions, mouth sores
3. Clears Heat / Alleviates Pain / Dissipates Nodules / Alleviates Itching
* topically for pain and swelling of throat
* skin diseases: sores and scabies
* eye diseases: photophobia, excessive tearing
* regenerates flesh
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