Jiu Ji Xi Xian San
Star救急稀涎散 (Urgent Powder to Dilute Saliva)
Source: Sheng Ji Zong Lu — staff of court physicians (Northern Song, 1111)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Jiu Ji Xi Xian San (Urgent Powder to Dilute Saliva), from the Sheng Ji Zong Lu (General Collection for Holy Relief) by staff of court physicians.
Actions: Opens the sensory orifices; Dispels phlegm; Induces vomiting.
Presentation: Zhong feng (wind stroke) and bi zheng (closed disorder) syndrome: profuse amount of phlegm and saliva with a rattling sound in the throat, obstruction of qi circulation, a feeling of oppression, decreased muscle tone in the four limbs, altered consciousness or unconsciousness, deviation of the mouth, and a slippery, excess and forceful pulse. Also hou bi (painful obstruction of the throat).
Cautions:
- For urgent acute phlegm/saliva accumulation only; afterwards treat the underlying cause with other formulas
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1313.
Composition
Preparation
Grind into an extremely fine powder; take 1.5g with warm boiled water, up to 3g in severe cases; do not overdose (causes weakness and deficiency).
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