Folio Bound VIEWS - Chinese Medicine

Prescriptions

Si Miao San
(Four Wonderful Powder)

Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae 6 g

Huang Bo Cortex Phellodendri 9 g

Niu Xi Radix Achyranthis bidentatae seu Cyathulae 6 g

Yi Yi Ren Semen Coicis lachryma jobi 9 g

Explanation

This formula resolves Damp-Heat and Fire-Poison from the Lower Burner.

• Cang Zhu and Huang Bo form the Er Miao San Two Wonderful Powder which resolves
  Damp-Heat from the Lower Burner.


• Niu Xi, added to the previous two herbs, forms the San Miao San Three Wonderful
  Powder. Niu Xi directs the formula to the Lower Burner, lower back and legs.


• Yi Yi Ren, added to the previous three herbs, forms the Si Miao San. The addition of Yi
  Yi Ren allows the formula to treat Fire-Poison as well as Damp-Heat. Yi Yi Ren also
  resolves oedema and treats swollen feet.

Empirical Prescription from Prof. Zhou Zhong Ying

Ma Huang Herba Ephedrae 3 g

Lian Qiao Fructus Forsythiae suspensae 9 g

Huang Bo Cortex Phellodendri 9 g

Jin Yin Hua Flos Lonicerae japonicae 9 g

Pu Gong Ying Herba Taraxaci mongolici cum Radice 9 g

Yi Yi Ren Semen Coicis lachryma jobi 15 g

Chi Xiao Dou Semen Phaseoli calcarati 9 g

Explanation

• Ma Huang opens the Water passages and resolves oedema by sweating.


• Lian Qiao, Huang Bo, Jin Yin Hua, Zi Hua Di Ding and Pu Gong Ying resolve
  Fire-Poison.