Xiang Su San

(Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)

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) 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) 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) 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) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify 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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.