Xiang Su San (Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)

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Sub-Category:

Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders

Pattern:

Invasion of Wind-Cold with internal Qi Stagnation

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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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

There are 4 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf)
Quantity = 6-9 grams

Channels:

LU, SP

Properties:

Spicy, Aromatic, Warm

Latin:

Perillae Folium

Chinese:

紫苏叶

Tone Marks:

zĭ sū yè

Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome)
Quantity = 6-9 grams

Channels:

LIV, SJ, SP

Properties:

Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral

Latin:

Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi

Chinese:

香附

Tone Marks:

xiāng fù

Translation:

Aromatic Appendage

Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel)
Quantity = 3-6 grams

Channels:

LU, SP, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic

Latin:

Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae

Chinese:

陈皮

Tone Marks:

chén pí

Alt Names:

Ju Pi, Guang Chen Pi, Xin Hui Pi

Translation:

Aged Peel

Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root)
Quantity = 6-9 grams

Channels:

All 12 Channels

Properties:

Sweet, Warm

Latin:

Radix Glycyrrhizae

Chinese:

炙甘草

Tone Marks:

zhì gān căo

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