Huai Hua San

(Sophora Japonica Flower Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry rapid pulse
• Soggy rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• As this formula is cold, do not use long term

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Formulas of Universal Benefit from My Practice (Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs, Stomach, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Huai Hua Mi (Pagoda Tree Flower Bud) 槐花米 Qty: 9-30 grams (Huai Hua) Chan: LIV, LI. Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Flos Immaturus Sophorae Japonicae Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Ce Bai Ye (Biota Leaves, Leafy Twig of Arborvitae) 侧柏叶 Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: LU, LIV, LI. Prop: Bitter, Astringent, Slightly Cold Latin: Cacumen Biotae Orientalis Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Jing Jie (Schizonepeta Bud or Stem) 荆芥 Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: LU, LIV Prop: Spicy, Aromatic, Slightly Warm Latin: Herba Seu Flos Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange Peel) 枳壳 Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Fructus Citri Aurantii Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.