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Shi Xiao San

From "Zang Fu Syndromes," by McDonald and Penner

English: Sudden Smile Powder

Also known as: Pteropus and Bulrush Formula or Losing the Smile Powder

• Ingredients
• Actions
• Syndromes
• Clinical Manifestations
• Treats
• Modifications

Latin	Pinyin	Dosage	Actions
Exc. Trogopteri	Wu Ling Zhi	3-15g	Clears blood vessels, disperses stagnant Blood, alleviates pain and stops bleeding. With Pu Huang, for abdominal pain, lochioschesis, menstrual irregularity and stabbing epigastric and chest pain due to Blood Stasis.
Pollen Typhae	Pu Huang	3-15g	Raw: Strongly promotes Blood circulation. Honey-fried: Stops bleeding. Use in equal parts for hemorrhage due to Blood Stasis.
Wine or vinegar			Wine warms the menses and promotes Blood circulation. Vinegar transforms Blood Stasis and promotes the circulation of Blood.

Invigorates Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Disperses accumulation and Alleviates pain.

Blood Stagnation in ST

Blood Stasis which obstructs the vessels of the lower abdomen LIV Qi

Stagnation with Blood Blockage

Irregular menstruation Retention of lochia Acute, colicky lower abdominal pain Epigastric pain Pain beneath the heart

Dysmenorrhea Post-partum abdominal pain Severe pain in the middle abdomen Post-partum bleeding Swelling and pain of external injuries

T: Purple with purple spots
P: Wiry, choppy and tight

Endometriosis Coronary artery disease Amenorrhea

Lochioschesis Angina pectoris

Pregnancy.

Caution with ST Xu.

For severe Qi Stagnation: + Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu + Fr. Meliae Toosendan Chuan Lian Zi

Feminine Desire Yin/Yang Tonic

Libido Enhancement for Women

Passages PMS & Menopause Capsules

A Special Formula to Help Balance and Fortify a Woman's Body

Creative Feminine Balance Tea

A Delicate Herbal Tea Blend that Nourishes and Balances the Body