Categories: Single Herbal Formulas

Xiao Feng San – disperse Wind & stop itch, clear Heat & Damp

Xiao Feng San – Wai ke zheng zong

Jing Jie (herba seu flos schizonepetae tenuifoliae)…3g

Fang Feng (radix ledebouriellae divaricatae)…3g

Chan Tui (periostracum cicadae)…3g

Niu Bang Zi (fructus arctii lappae)…3g

Cang Zhu (rhizoma atractylodis)…3g

Ku Shen (radix sophorae flavescentis)…3g

Mu Tong (caulis mutong)…1.5g

Shi Gao (gypsum)…3g

Zhi Mu (radix anemarrhenae asphodeloidis)…3g

Sheng Di Huang (radix rehmanniae glutinosae)…3g

Dang Gui (radix angelicae sinensis)…3g

Hei Zhi Ma (semen sesami indici)…3g

Gan Cao (radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…1.5g

Indications: oozing, itchy, red skin lesions over a large part of the body, yellow or white tongue coating, forceful, floating and rapid pulse.

Herbal analysis: Jing Jie, Fang Feng, Niu Bang Zi, and Chan Tui (kings) expel external wind from the skin thus relieving itching. The ministers Cang Zhu dries Damp, Ku Shen clears Damp/Heat, and Mu Tong drains Damp/Heat through diuresis. Other ministers Shi Gao and Zhi Mu clear Heat in the Qi level which inhibits the condition from going deeper. Sheng Di Huang (cools blood), Dang Gui (nourishes and invigorates blood), and Hei Zhi Ma (nourishes the blood and moistens) are all the assistants. Gan Cao is the deputy, it clears Heat and toxicity while harmonizing the actions of the other herbs.

Must Read: Yang He Tang – warms Yang, tonifies blood, expels Cold, unblocks stagnation

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.