Cang Er San Capsules

Cang Er San, also known as Cang Er Zi San or Xanthium Powder (蒼耳子散), is a classical Chinese herbal formula indicated for profuse nasal discharge (bi yuan) caused by Wind-Heat attacking the head. Bioessence presents this formula in convenient capsule form.

The formula works to disperse Wind, alleviate pain, and unblock the nasal passages, making it suitable for patterns of Wind-Cold with interior Heat in the muscles, as well as profuse nasal discharge due to Wind-Heat.

TCM Formula Profile

TCM Actions:

• Disperses Wind
• Alleviates pain
• Unblocks the nose

TCM Patterns:

• Wind-Cold with interior Heat in the muscles
• Profuse nasal discharge due to Wind-Heat attacking the head

Chinese Symptomology:

• Copious, purulent, foul nasal discharge
• Nasal obstruction
• Dizziness
• Frontal or temporal headache
• Fever
• Intolerance of Cold
• Muscle ache
• Blood-shot eyes
• Dry nose
• Bitter taste in mouth
• Insomnia

Tongue: Normal or thin white coat; yellow coat

Pulse: Floating and rapid

Western Symptomology:

• Rhinorrhea
• Nasal suppuration
• Acute or chronic rhinitis
• Nasal congestion
• Fever
• Acute or chronic sinusitis
• Allergic rhinitis
• Accessory nasal sinuses
• Headache