Xiang Ru San (Elsholtzia Powder)

Formula 6 of 25 in Formulas that Release the Exterior

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders

Pattern:

Invasion of Cold with internal Dampness

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

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:

Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Large Intestine

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

Xiang Ru (Aromatic Madder, Elsholtzia) 香薷
Qty:	9-12 grams
Chan:	LU, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Aromatic, Slightly Warm
Latin:	Herba Elsholtziae
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Bai Bian Dou (Hyacinth Bean, Dolichos) 白扁豆
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	SP, ST
Prop:	Sweet, Neutral
Latin:	Semen Dolichoris Lablab
Cat:	Herbs that Clear and Relieve Summerheat

Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) 厚朴
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	LI, LU, SP, ST
Prop:	Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:	Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis
Cat:	Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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