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Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era, 752 (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
Herb Name
Su He Xiang (Storax)
She Xiang (Musk) * Bing Pian (Borneol) An Xi Xiang (Benzoin) Mu Xiang (Costus) Tan Xiang (Sandalwood) Chen Xiang (Aloeswood) Ru Xiang (Frankincense) Ding Xiang (Clove) Xiang Fu (Nutgrass) Bi Ba (Long Pepper) Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros horn) * Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) He Zi (Chebulic Myrobalan) |
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* Water Buffalo horn concentrate is used in place of Rhinoceros horn
Preparation:
Powder and form honey pills of 3 grams each.
Function:
Clears Cold, Phlegm and Damp, Opens the Orifices, clears Turbidity, moves Qi
Use:
In all the following cases, there is a pale complexion, purplish or dull lips, excess mucus and saliva, cold extremities, a pale tongue with a thick coating and a deep pulse
1. Loss of Consciousness
2. CVA
3. Encephalitis
4. Seizures
5. Angina Pectoris
6. Hysteria
7. Post concussion syndrome
Dose:
1 pill (3 grams) once or twice daily with warm water
Cautions:
1. Not used during pregnancy
2. Not used long term
3. Not used in cases with marked Heat or Yin deficiency
Modifications:
Siumilar Formulas:
Shi Xiang Fan Sheng Wan
This is an extremely aromatic formula (most of the medicines contain ‘Xiang’ in their name, meaning ‘aromatic’). As such, it is very penetrating and activating, good to clear through turbid Phlegm and Damp and awaken the Mind and Spirit.
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