Shi Hui San

(Ten Partially Charred Substances Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use in cases where hemorrhage is from cold or deficiency

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Miraculous Book of Ten Remedies (Shi Yao Shen Shu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Spleen, Heart, Liver, Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder, Kidneys

Substances in this Formula (10 Total):

	Da Ji (Japanese Thistle, Cirsium) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV, SP, HT Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Herba Cirsii Japonici Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Xiao Ji (Small Thistle) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Cephalanoplos Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	He Ye (Lotus Leaf) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Neutral Latin: Folium Nelumbinis Nuciferae Cat: Herbs that Clear and Relieve Summerheat
	Ce Bai Ye (Biota Leaves, Leafy Twig of Arborvitae) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, LIV, LI. Prop: Bitter, Astringent, Slightly Cold Latin: Cacumen Biotae Orientalis Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Bai Mao Gen (Woolly Grass Rhizome) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LU, ST, SI, BL Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Imperatae Cylindricae Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Qian Cao Gen (Madder Root, Rubia Root) Qty: 12 grams Chan: HT, LIV Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rubiae Cordifoliae Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit) Qty: 12 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei Cat: Purgatives
	Mu Dan Pi (Cortex of the Peony Tree Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, KI Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Cool Latin: Cortex Radicis Moutan Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Zong Lu Pi (Trachycarpus Stiple Fiber) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV, LI, LU, SP Prop: Bitter, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Fibra Stipulae Trachycarpi Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.