Su He Xiang Wan

(Liquid Styrax Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices

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:

• Pills. Grind all herbs into an even powder and use honey to form into pills.
• Dosage is one 3 grams pill, 1-2 times a day with warm water

Originally Appeared In:

• Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach

Substances in this Formula (15 Total):

	Su He Xiang (Rose Maloes Resin) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Styrax Liquidis Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	She Xiang (Deer Musk) Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT, SP, LIV Prop: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Secretio Moschi Moschifeni Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	Bing Pian (Borneol) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, LU, SP Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Cool Latin: Borneolum Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	An Xi Xiang (Benzoin) Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Neutral Latin: Benzoinum Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea) Qty: 60 grams Chan: GB, LI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Auklandiae Lappae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Tan Xiang (Sandalwood (Heartwood)) Qty: 60 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Lignum Santali Albi Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Chen Xiang (Aloeswood, Aquilaria) Qty: 60 grams Chan: KI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Lignum Aquilariae Agallochae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Ru Xiang (Frankincense Resin) Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Resina Olibani Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Ding Xiang (Clove Flower Bud) Qty: 60 grams Chan: KI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Flos Caryophylli Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome) Qty: 60 grams Chan: LIV, SJ, SP Prop: Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral Latin: Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Bi Ba (Long Pepper Fruit) Qty: 60 grams Chan: ST, LI. Prop: Spicy, Hot Latin: Fructus Piperis Longi Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn) Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Salty, Cold Latin: Cornu Rhinoceri Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT Prop: Sweet, Cool, Toxic Latin: Cinnabar Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome) Qty: 60 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Warm Latin: Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	He Zi (Myrobalan Fruit) Qty: 60 grams Chan: LU, ST, LI. Prop: Bitter, Sour, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Fructus Terminaliae Chebulae Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

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.