Naming
Bing Pian (Borneolum Syntheticum)
Origin
The processed item from resin of Dryobalanops aromatica Gaertn. f. of family Dryobalanops aromatica or processed item from leaves of Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC of family Compositae.
Location
Dryobalanops aromatica Gaertn. f. is mainly in southeast Asia, introduced one is in Taiwan province of China, and Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC. is mainly in Guangdong, Guangxi and Yunnan provinces of China.
The actual smell and taste
Mei Pian with special aromatic smell and cool taste, Ai Pian with light smell and Ji Zhi Bing Pian with fragrant smell and pungent-cool taste.
Best quality
Large and thin, white-colored, loose texture and aromatic smell.
Processing
The processed item from resin of Dryobalanops aromatica Gaertn. f. or the crystal got by distilling the cut-up stock or twigs of Dryobalanops aromatica Gaertn. f. is called Long Nao Bing Pian or Mei Pian. Distillated and then sublimed leaves of Blumea balsamifera (L.) DC is called Ai Pian. The one synthesized from turpentine and camphor, is called Ji Zhi Bing Pian. Ground into powder.
Property
Pungent, bitter, slightly cold; heart, liver and lung meridians entered.
Actions
Induce resuscitation and refresh mind, clear heat and alleviate pain.
Dosage and administration
Take pills or powder, 0.03~0.1 g once. Take proper dose for external application. It should not be used in decoction.
Cautions
It should be used with cautions for pregnant women.