Xiao Feng San
消风散

 

 

Eliminate Wind Powder

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AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Hives (Uticaria) • Eczema • Dermatitis • Rubella
Attributes:
Products (online examples)

Powder

Granules

Tincture

Pills

Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Expel Wind ⌕    Subcategory: Release Wind From The Skin and Channels ⌕      Family: Shi Gao Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Wai Ke Zheng Zong  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Dispel dampness • Disperse wind • Cool blood • Clear heat
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Yellow or white coating      Pulse -Forceful, rapid, floating      Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications: Itchy skin • Red lesions • Hives
Contraindications: Severe blood deficiency • Severe Qi deficiency
Properties
Data adapted from product found online.  Categories 4% or less not shown.

HERBS Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Jing Jie  
3g
Fang Feng  
3g
Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 Tonify Qi
3g
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
Shi Gao 
3g
Niu Bang Zi  
3g
Chan Tui  
3g
Cang Zhu ♥ 
3g
Ku Shen • Sophora Root • 苦参 Clear Heat Dry Dampness
3g
Promote urination • Kill parasites • Clear heat • Dry dampness • Alleviate itching • Dispel wind hypotensive • immunostimulant  • antibiotic  • hepatoprotective  • antiparasitic  • sedative •  antiasthmatic •  anticancer •  antiarrhythmic
Chuan Mu Tong 
1.5g
Zhi Mu ♥ 
3g
Shu Di Huang • Rehmannia • 熟地黄 Tonify Blood
3g
Tonify blood • Nourish Yin • Tonify essence • Nourish bloodBe mindful of the this herb's cloying nature Immune system booster • coagulant • antidiabetic • hepatoprotective • hypotensive • anti-aging • antioxidant • antihistamine • emmenagogue
Dang Gui • Chinese Angelica • 当归 Tonify Blood
3g
Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen. phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost
Hei Zhi Ma  
3g
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 
  • The decoction may be applied topically to the afflicted area or can be ingested on an empty stomach.
Modifications For
+ Yi Yi Ren + Bai Xian Pi + Di Fu Zi Heavy dampness
+ Bai Hua She + Quan Xie + fu Ping Strong wind
+ Dan Pi + Chi Shao + Zi Cao With abdominal masses
+ Jin Yin Hua + Lian Qiao + Pu Gong Ying + Ye Ju Ha Strong wind heat and toxin

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
Shu Di Huang: Cloying • Pregnancy • Spleen and/or Stomach deficiency • Stagnant phlegm • Stagnant qi
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
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Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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