Shi Wei Xiao Yao San
Star十味逍遥散 (Ten-Ingredient Rambling Powder)
Source: Nei Ke Zhai Yao — Wen Sheng
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Shi Wei Xiao Yao San (Ten-Ingredient Rambling Powder), from the Nei Ke Zhai Yao (Summary of Internal Medicine) by Wen Sheng — a variation of Jia Wei Xiao Yao San.
Presentation: Liver qi stagnation accompanied by interior heat and underlying blood and Spleen deficiencies.
Composition: Combines the ingredients of Xiao Yao San (including roasted Sheng Jiang and Bo He) and Jia Wei Xiao Yao San.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 256.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chai Hu
as printed: Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Dang Gui
as printed: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, chao (dry-fried) slightly)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Bai Shao
as printed: Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Bai Zhu
as printed: Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Sheng Jiang
as printed: Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, wei (roasted))
|
g | — | — | |
|
Bo He
as printed: Bo He (Herba Menthae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Mu Dan Pi
as printed: Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Zhi Zi
as printed: Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae, chao (dry-fried))
|
g | — | — |
Preparation
Grind to powder and decoct 9g; today usually decocted (text refers to bracketed doses, but none are printed).
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