San Leng Xi Ru Fang
Star三棱洗乳方 (Sparganium Breast Wash)
Source: Wai Tai Mi Yao (752)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
San Leng Xi Ru Fang (Sparganium Breast Wash), from Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library (752).
Actions: Unblocks the channels and collaterals; Promotes the flow of breast milk
Indications: Blocked or inhibited flow of breast milk
Pattern: Obstruction of the breast channels and collaterals
Category: External Formulas for Internal Disorders.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 904.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
San Leng
as printed: Sparganii Rhizoma (san leng) 60g
|
60g | 100% | — |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net neutral (0.00)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: neutral 100%.
Taste
- pungent 50%
- bitter 50%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Spleen 100%
- Liver 100%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Decoct in 4 cups water down to 2; wash the breasts with the warm liquid.
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