Xiao Ji Yin Zi

(Cephalanoplos Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue with a thin yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid forceful pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Formulas to Aid the Living (Ji Sheng Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Spleen, Liver, Lungs, Stomach, Heart, Pericardium, Kidneys, Bladder, Small Intestine

Substances in this Formula (10 Total):

	Xiao Ji (Small Thistle) Qty: 5-10 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Cephalanoplos Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Ou Jie (Node of the Lotus Rhizome) Qty: 5-10 grams Chan: LU, ST, LIV Prop: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Nodus Rhizomatis Nelumbinis Nuciferae Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Pu Huang (Catail Pollen) Qty: 5-10 grams (dry-fried) Chan: LIV, HT, PER, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Neutral Latin: Pollen Typhae Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Hua Shi (Talcum) Qty: 5-10 grams Chan: ST, BL Prop: Sweet, Bland, Cold Latin: Talcum Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Mu Tong (Akebia Caulis) Qty: 5-10 grams Chan: BL, HT, SI Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Caulis Akebiae Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum Stem and Leaves) Qty: 5-10 grams Chan: HT, SI, ST Prop: Sweet, Bland, Cold Latin: Herba Lophatheri Gracilis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit) Qty: 5-10 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 5-10 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 5-10 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral 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.