Zhi Jing San

(Stop Spasms Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Powder. Grind equal amounts of both substances into an even powder.
• Take one 0.9-1.5 gram dose, 2-4 times a day with warm water.

Originally Appeared In:

• Traditional Chinese Medical Formulas (Fang Ji Xue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Liver

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

	Quan Xie (Scorpion, Buthus) Qty: Equal Quantity Chan: LIV Prop: Salty, Spicy, Neutral, Toxic Latin: Buthus Martensis Cat: Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
	Wu Gong (Centipede) Qty: Equal Quantity Chan: LIV Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Scolopendra Subspinipes Cat: Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.