Formula Formulas that stop bleeding

Shi Hui San

十灰散

Also known as:

Ten Partially-Charred Substances Powder

Formula Composition

Da Ji
Da Ji
Xiao Ji
Xiao Ji
He Ye
He Ye
Ce Bo Ye
Ce Bo Ye
Bai Mao Gen
Bai Mao Gen
Qian Cao
Qian Cao
Zong Lu
Zong Lu
Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi
Da Huang
Da Huang
Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Cools the Blood and
  2. Stops bleeding
  3. Clears Heat and drains Fire

Patterns Treated

Heat in the Blood

Historical Origin

Miraculous Book ofTen Remedies for Consumption (1348g)

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Shi Hui San

Main Actions

Cools the Blood and
Stops bleeding
Clears Heat and drains Fire

Key TCM Concepts

Shi Hui San is a 10-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Japanese Thistle (Da Ji) and Field Thistles (Xiao Ji) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1348g, it belongs to the category of formulas that stop bleeding. Its main actions are: 1) cools the Blood and and 2) stops bleeding.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Shi Hui San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Heat in the Blood. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchiectasis or acute hemorrhagic esophagitis for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Heat in the Blood

Common Applications

Pulmonary tuberculosis Bronchiectasis Acute hemorrhagic esophagitis Acute gastritis Bleeding peptic ulcer Hemorrhagic febrile diseases Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Ingredients in Shi Hui San

Detailed information about each herb in Shi Hui San and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Da Ji
Da Ji

Japanese thistle

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried aerial parts and roots
Role in Shi Hui San
Da Ji is sweet and cooling. It is good at cooling the Blood and stopping bleeding, while also dispelling Stagnation.
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Xiao Ji
Xiao Ji

Field thistles

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Shi Hui San
Xiao Ji is sweet and cooling. It is good at cooling the Blood and stopping bleeding, while also dispelling Stagnation.
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He Ye
He Ye

Lotus leaves

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried leaf
Role in Shi Hui San
He Ye , together with other deputy herbs, cools the Blood and stop bleeding. Together with the key herbs, it clear the Heat that is the source of the bleeding problem while also stopping the bleeding.
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Ce Bo Ye
Ce Bo Ye

Biota twigs and leaves

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Heart, Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried twigs and leaves
Role in Shi Hui San
Ce Bo Ye , together with other deputy herbs, cools the Blood and stop bleeding. Together with the key herbs, it clear the Heat that is the source of the bleeding problem while also stopping the bleeding.
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Bai Mao Gen
Bai Mao Gen

Cogongrass rhizomes

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Shi Hui San
Bai Mao Gen , together with other deputy herbs, cools the Blood and stop bleeding. Together with the key herbs, it clear the Heat that is the source of the bleeding problem while also stopping the bleeding.
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Qian Cao
Qian Cao

Indian madder roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Liver
Parts Used Dried roots and rhizomes
Role in Shi Hui San
Qian Cao , together with other deputy herbs, cools the Blood and stop bleeding. Together with the key herbs, it clear the Heat that is the source of the bleeding problem while also stopping the bleeding.
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Zong Lu
Zong Lu

Windmill palm bark

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried petiole
Role in Shi Hui San
Zong Lu is added for its astringent properties, which are very effective at stopping bleeding. Together with the key herbs, it clear the Heat that is the source of the bleeding problem while also stopping the bleeding.
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Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi

Cape jasmine fruits

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Lungs, Sanjiao, San Jiao (Triple Burner)
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Shi Hui San
Zhi Zi drains Heat via the urine while Rhubarb via the stool. In this manner, the thrust of the upward rebellion is reversed, enabling the Qi and Fire to descend, the Liver to properly store the Blood, and the Blood to stay within its normal Channels.
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Da Huang
Da Huang

Rhubarb

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine, Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Shi Hui San
Da Huang drains Heat via the urine while Rhubarb via the stool. In this manner, the thrust of the upward rebellion is reversed, enabling the Qi and Fire to descend, the Liver to properly store the Blood, and the Blood to stay within its normal Channels.
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Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi

Mudan peony bark

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Root barks
Role in Shi Hui San
Mu Dan Pi matches with Rhubard to cool the Blood and eliminate Blood Stagnation. This enables the formula to clear the Heat and stop the bleeding without causing Blood Stagnation.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Shi Hui San

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

This formula treats the manifestation of bleeding and should thus be discontinued as soon as the symptom stops. It should be prepared in advance and the patient must lie quietly during treatment. In severe cases, it may be necessary to combine biomedical and Chinese treatments.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Shi Hui San may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.