Xiang Su San (Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)

Formula 7 of 25 in Formulas that Release the Exterior

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders

Pattern:

Invasion of Wind-Cold with internal Qi Stagnation

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, Spleen, San Jiao, Liver, Stomach

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf) 紫苏叶
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	LU, SP
Prop:	Spicy, Aromatic, Warm
Latin:	Perillae Folium
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome) 香附
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	LIV, SJ, SP
Prop:	Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral
Latin:	Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) 陈皮
Qty:	3-6 grams
Chan:	LU, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:	Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) 炙甘草
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	All 12 Channels
Prop:	Sweet, Warm
Latin:	Radix Glycyrrhizae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Qi

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

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