Shi Wei San
Star石韦散 (Folium Pyrrosiae Powder)
Source: Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang (1687)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Shi Wei San (Folium Pyrrosiae Powder), from Experiential Formulas for Universal Relief (Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang).
Actions: Promote urination and relieve strangury, and lubricate the orifices to expel stones
Indications: Indicated for the treatment of stony strangury, accompanied with dull pain in the abdomen, pain in the penis, and urinating with stones
Category: Formulas That Clear Heat and Dispel Dampness.
Source: Xi S, Gong Y. Essentials of Chinese Materia Medica and Medical Formulas: New Century Traditional Chinese Medicine. Academic Press/Elsevier, 2017, pp. 755–759.
Preparation
Decoct the ingredients with water for oral use
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