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Zhi Sou San

Platycodon & Schizonepeta Formula | 止嗽散

Also known as:

Stop Coughing Powder , Zhi Sou Tang

Zhi Sou San

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Actions

Transforms Phlegm, Stops coughing, Disperses Wind, Releases the Exterior, Spreads the Lung Qi

Category

Formulas that transform Phlegm and extinguish Wind

Key Ingredients

Zi Wan, Bai Bu

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Ingredients in Zhi Sou San

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Zi Wan
Zi Wan

Aster roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Zhi Sou San
Zi Wan is able to warm without causing Heat as well as moisten without causing Coldness. It is better and is effective in stopping coughs and transforming Phlegm in both acute and chronic disorders.
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Bai Bu
Bai Bu

Stemona roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used The root
Role in Zhi Sou San
Bai Bu is able to warm without causing Heat as well as moisten without causing Coldness. It is better and is effective in stopping coughs and transforming Phlegm in both acute and chronic disorders.
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Jie Geng
Jie Geng

Platycodon roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Zhi Sou San
Jie Geng focuses on opening the Lung Qi Stagnation, by facilitating its spreading. It assists the key herbs in treating the root of coughing.
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Bai Qian
Bai Qian

Cynanchum roots and rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used The root and rhizome
Role in Zhi Sou San
Bai Qian focuses on opening the Lung Qi Stagnation, by directing the Lung Qi downward. It assists the key herbs in treating the root of coughing.
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Jing Jie
Jing Jie

Japanese catnip

Temperature Neutral
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Aerial portion and flowers, or the spikes only (in which case it is called Jing Jie Sui)
Role in Zhi Sou San
Jing Jie gives the formula a slight, Exterior-releasing (sweating) action that helps eliminate the lingering pathogenic influence.
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Chen Pi
Chen Pi

Tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the ripe fruit
Role in Zhi Sou San
In general Chen Pi's main actions are as follows: "Warms the Spleen and regulates the Middle Burner Qi. Dries Dampness and disperses Phlegm from the Lungs and Middle Burner. Reduces the potential for Stagnation caused by tonifying herbs."

In the context of Zhi Sou San, it is used because it regulates the Qi to transform Phlegm.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Zhi Sou San
Gan Cao harmonizes the actions of the other herbs. It is very effective in treating throat disorders due to externally-contracted wind, when used together with Japanese catnip and Platycodon root.
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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Zhi Sou San is the name of a traditional Chinese medicine formula. It is classified as a release-exterior formula and has the effects of dispersing Wind, ventilating the Lungs, stopping cough, and transforming Phlegm. It is primarily used to treat coughs caused by external Wind invasion, with symptoms such as coughing with an itchy throat, difficulty expectorating phlegm, mild aversion to wind, slight fever, a thin white tongue coating, and a floating, moderate pulse.

Clinically, it is used to treat upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, whooping cough, and other conditions where the external pathogen has not been fully expelled, leading to Lung Qi Stagnation.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that transform Phlegm and extinguish Wind

Main Actions

  • Transforms Phlegm and stops coughing
  • Disperses the Exterior
  • Spreads the Lung Qi

Formula Origin

Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies (1732 AD )

Formula Description

Zhi Sou San is a 7-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Aster Roots (Zi Wan) and Stemona Roots (Bai Bu) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1732 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that transform Phlegm and extinguish Wind. Its main actions are: 1) transforms Phlegm and stops coughing and 2) disperses the Exterior.

 

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 Zhi Sou San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Wind-Cold invading the Lungs or Phlegm-Fluids in the Lungs. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as upper respiratory tract infections, acute bronchitis or chronic bronchitis for instance.