- Bai Jie Zi and Zhu Li resolve Cold Phlegm. Zhu Li (bamboo sap) may be added at the
end in the cup. If Zhu Li is not available, substitute Zhu Ru.
Damp-Heat Invading the Back Channels
Prescription
Si Miao San Variation
(Four Wonderful Powder Variation)
Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae 9 g
Huang Bo Cortex Phellodendri 9 g
Niu Xi Radix Achyranthis bidentatae seu Cyathulae 9 g
Yi Yi Ren Semen Coicis lachryma jobi 9 g
Wei Ling Xian Radix Clematidis chinensis 6 g
Hai Tong Pi Cortex Erythrinae variegatae 6 g
Explanation
- The first four herbs form the Si Miao San which resolves Damp-Heat in the lower part of
the body. - Wei Ling Xian and Hai Tong Pi expel Wind-Damp from the channels.
Variations
- If symptoms and signs of Heat are pronounced add Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae
jasminoidis, Ze Xie Rhizoma Alismatis orientalis and Mu Tong Caulis Akebiae. - If the Heart part of Damp-Heat has begun to injure Yin fluids, add Zhi Mu Radix
Anemarrhenae asphodeloidis and Tian Men Dong Tuber Asparagi cochinchinensis.
Patent Remedy
Qian Jin Zhi Dai Wan
(Thousand Gold Pieces Stopping Leukorrhoea Pill)
Da Qing Ye Folium Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi
Dang Shen Radix Codonopsis pilosulae
Mu Li Concha Ostreae