Huai Hua San (Sophora Japonica Flower Powder)

Huai Hua San (Sophora Japonica Flower Powder)

Formula 4 of 9 in Formulas that Stop Bleeding

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Sub-Category:

  • Formulas that Clear Heat and Stop Bleeding

Possible Tongue Appearance:

  • Red tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

  • Wiry rapid pulse
  • Soggy rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

  • As this formula is cold, do not use long term

Preparation Notes:

  • Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

  • Formulas of Universal Benefit from My Practice (Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

  • Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs, Stomach, Spleen

There are 4 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Huai Hua Mi (Pagoda Tree Flower Bud)
Quantity = 9-30 grams (Huai Hua)
Cool Huai Hua Mi (Flos Immaturus Sophorae Japonicae)
Channels:
LIV, LI.
Properties:
Bitter, Cool
Latin:
Flos Immaturus Sophorae Japonicae
Chinese:
槐花米
Tone Marks:
huái huā mĭ
Ce Bai Ye (Biota Leaves, Leafy Twig of Arborvitae)
Quantity = 9-15 grams
Slightly Cold Ce Bai Ye (Cacumen Biotae Orientalis)
Channels:
LU, LIV, LI.
Properties:
Bitter, Astringent, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Cacumen Biotae Orientalis
Chinese:
侧柏叶
Tone Marks:
cè băi yè
Translation:
Flat Fir Leaves
Jing Jie (Schizonepeta Bud or Stem)
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Slightly Warm Jing Jie (Herba Seu Flos Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae)
Channels:
LU, LIV
Properties:
Spicy, Aromatic, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Herba Seu Flos Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae
Chinese:
荆芥
Tone Marks:
jīng jiè
Alt Names:
Jing Jie Sui
Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange Peel)
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Cool Zhi Ke (Fructus Citri Aurantii)
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cool
Latin:
Fructus Citri Aurantii
Chinese:
枳壳
Tone Marks:
zhĭ ké
Alt Names:
Zhi Qiao

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