Description

Guan Xin Su He Wan (Coronary Styrax Pill), from the Zhong Hua Ren Min Gong He Guo Yao Dian (Pharmacopoeia of People's Republic of China) — a variation of Su He Xiang Wan.

Actions: Opens the orifices with aromatic herbs; Activates qi circulation; Relieves pain.

Composition: Batch quantities for 1,000 pills.

Cautions:

Qing Mu Xiang (Radix Aristolochiae), in the original 1977 citation, contains aristolochic acid and has been replaced by Tu Mu Xiang

Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 760.

Preparation

Powder Ru Xiang, Tan Xiang and Tu Mu Xiang; grind Bing Pian separately and sift together. Mix Su He Xiang into heated honey, add the powders and form 1,000 pills. Hold 1 pill under the tongue or chew before swallowing, one to three times daily; may also be taken at bedtime or as needed.

Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.

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