Biangzheng Powder,From Volume 8 of *The New Book on Infant Care*, citing a formula by Wang (Gong’er).,Children often have a naturally hot constitution; when fever associated with “bianzheng” or other conditions persists, accompanied by restlessness and irritability, with incessant crying and wailing, this indicates bone heat leading to sores. The child’s complexion is typically sallow, emaciated, and haggard, and they refuse to take milk or food.
Biangzheng Powder
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Formulas Name : Biangzheng Powder
Chinese Name : 变蒸散
Drug Formulation
Bupleurum (stem removed, washed, and coarsely chopped) 1 liang; Licorice (roasted) 1 liang; Ginseng (stem removed, washed, and coarsely chopped) 1 liang; Scrophularia (thoroughly washed and coarsely chopped) 1 liang; Ophiopogon tuber (core removed) 1.5 liang; Gentiana root 0.5 liang (if for “bianzheng” or for regular use, use only 1 fen; adjust dosage as needed).
Source
From Volume 8 of *The New Book on Infant Care*, citing a formula by Wang (Gong’er).
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.
Benefits
Children often have a naturally hot constitution; when fever associated with "bianzheng" or other conditions persists, accompanied by restlessness and irritability, with incessant crying and wailing, this indicates bone heat leading to sores. The child’s complexion is typically sallow, emaciated, and haggard, and they refuse to take milk or food.
Instructions for Use
Take 1 qian per dose; boil in 1 small cup of water until it comes to a boil 3–5 times; take while warm; 3–5 doses per day.
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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 19, 2026 Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 19, 2026
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Biangzheng Powder,Children often have a naturally hot constitution; when fever associated with "bianzheng" or other conditions persists, accompanied by restlessness and irritability, with incessant crying and wailing, this indicates bone heat leading to sores. The child’s complexion is typically sallow, emaciated, and haggard, and they refuse to take milk or food.