Shí Huī Sǎn (十灰散, Ten Partially Charred Substances Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Stop bleeding category, with Da Ji and Xiao Ji as chief herbs. It contains Dà Jì (thistle) charred, Xiǎo Jì charred, Hé Yè charred, Cè Bǎi Yè charred, Máo Gēn charred, Qiàn Cǎo Gēn charred, Zhī Zǐ charred, Dà Huáng charred, Mǔ Dān Pí charred and Zōng Lǘ Pí charred. Actions: cools Blood; stops bleeding — primarily for Heat-induced upper body bleeding.
| Pinyin | Shí Huī Sǎn (Shi Hui San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 十灰散 |
| English | Ten Partially Charred Substances Powder |
| Category | Stop bleeding |
| Chief | Da Ji, Xiao Ji |
| Tongue | Red, yellow coat |
| Pulse | Rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Dà Jì (thistle) charred | 9g |
| Xiǎo Jì charred | 9g |
| Hé Yè charred | 9g |
| Cè Bǎi Yè charred | 9g |
| Máo Gēn charred | 9g |
| Qiàn Cǎo Gēn charred | 9g |
| Zhī Zǐ charred | 9g |
| Dà Huáng charred | 9g |
| Mǔ Dān Pí charred | 9g |
| Zōng Lǘ Pí charred | 9g |
Actions
Cools Blood; stops bleeding — primarily for Heat-induced upper body bleeding
Indications
Heat in Blood causing haematemesis, haemoptysis, epistaxis
Test yourself
What herbs are in Shí Huī Sǎn?
Shí Huī Sǎn contains Dà Jì (thistle) charred 9g, Xiǎo Jì charred 9g, Hé Yè charred 9g, Cè Bǎi Yè charred 9g, Máo Gēn charred 9g, Qiàn Cǎo Gēn charred 9g, Zhī Zǐ charred 9g, Dà Huáng charred 9g, Mǔ Dān Pí charred 9g and Zōng Lǘ Pí charred 9g.
What is Shí Huī Sǎn used for?
Heat in Blood causing haematemesis, haemoptysis, epistaxis.
What are the actions of Shí Huī Sǎn?
Cools Blood; stops bleeding — primarily for Heat-induced upper body bleeding.
What tongue and pulse go with Shí Huī Sǎn?
Tongue: Red, yellow coat. Pulse: Rapid.
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