Bai Xian Pi-Dense-fruit Dittany Root Bark-Cortex Dictamni

Bai Xian Pi, also known as Cortex Dictamni, is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb widely used to clear heat, dry dampness, expel wind, and relieve itching. It is particularly effective in treating various skin conditions, such as eczema, rashes, and sores, as well as damp-heat related issues like jaundice and dysentery. Bai Xian Pi is valued for its ability to reduce inflammation, alleviate itching, and detoxify the body without harming healthy tissues.

Functions & Benefits
Clears Heat and Dries Dampness
Used to treat conditions like jaundice, diarrhea, and dysentery caused by damp-heat accumulation. Reduces swelling and inflammation in cases of internal heat and dampness.

Expels Wind and Relieves Itching
Effective for skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, rashes, and scabies. Reduces itching, redness, and inflammation caused by wind-dampness affecting the skin.

Reduces Toxicity and Heals Sores
Treats carbuncles, boils, and abscesses with pus. Helps clear toxins from the body, promoting faster healing of infected sores and ulcers.

Promotes Urination and Relieves Damp-Heat
Helps with urinary discomfort, burning urination, and urinary tract infections related to damp-heat in the lower body.

Indications
Individuals with eczema, psoriasis, or chronic skin rashes
People suffering from damp-heat related diarrhea or jaundice
Those with boils, carbuncles, or infected sores
Patients with urinary tract infections and damp-heat symptoms

Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis in TCM
Tongue: Red with a yellow greasy coating (indicating damp-heat)
Pulse: Rapid and slippery (suggesting damp-heat and inflammation)

Common TCM Patterns Treated by Bai Xian Pi
Damp-Heat Accumulation – Jaundice, diarrhea, urinary infections
Wind-Damp Invading the Skin – Eczema, rashes, itching, skin inflammation
Heat Toxin Accumulation – Boils, carbuncles, abscesses with pus formation

Precautions & Contraindications
Not suitable for individuals with cold or yang deficiency conditions. Use with caution in pregnancy and consult a healthcare professional before use. Avoid in cases of skin conditions without signs of heat or dampness.

Herbal Combinations with Bai Xian Pi
Cold Liver – Treats damp-heat liver and gallbladder conditions (Bai Xian Pi, Long Dan Cao, Zhi Zi)

Conclusion
Bai Xian Pi is a potent heat-clearing and damp-drying herb in TCM, known for treating skin conditions, damp-heat disorders, and toxin accumulation. Its ability to relieve itching, reduce inflammation, and detoxify makes it an essential herb for both internal and external use.