Shi Xiao San (Sudden Smile Powder)

Formula 4 of 13 in Formulas that Invigorate the Blood

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Powder. Grind equal amounts of Wu Ling Zhi and Pu Huang into an even powder
Take 6 gram dose with warm vinegar or white wine
Can also be prepared as a decoction.

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:

Spleen, Liver, Heart, Pericardium

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

Wu Ling Zhi (Feces Trogopterori Seu Pteromi)

Wu Ling Zhi (Flying Squirrel Feces) 五灵脂
Qty:	Equal amount
Chan:	LIV, SP
Prop:	Bitter, Sweet, Warm
Latin:	Feces Trogopterori Seu Pteromi
Cat:	Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Pu Huang (Catail Pollen) 蒲黄
Qty:	Equal amount
Chan:	LIV, HT, PER, SP
Prop:	Sweet, Spicy, Neutral
Latin:	Pollen Typhae
Cat:	Herbs that Stop Bleeding

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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