Wu Hu Zhui Feng San
Star五虎追风散 (Five-Tiger Powder to Pursue Wind)
Source: Shi Chuan En Jia Chuan Fang — Shi Chuan-En (1956)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Wu Hu Zhui Feng San (Five-Tiger Powder to Pursue Wind), from the Shi Chuan En Jia Chuan Fang (Family Formulas from Shi Chuan-En (published in Zhong Yi Za Zhi, Journal of Chinese Medicine)) by Shi Chuan-En — a variation of Yu Zhen San.
Actions: Dispels wind; Relieves muscle spasms; Alleviates pain.
Presentation: Tetanus with lockjaw, continuous spasms and cramps of the extremities, convulsions, and kyphosis.
Composition: Separately, 1.5g Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris) powder taken with 60 mL grain liquor; the book notes Zhu Sha is a toxic heavy metal rarely used today and usually removed or substituted.
Cautions:
- Zhu Sha (Cinnabaris) is a potentially toxic heavy metal; included for historical accuracy and generally removed or substituted today.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 982.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chan Tui
as printed: Chan Tui (Periostracum Cicadae) 30g
|
30g | 58.82% | — | |
|
Tian Nan Xing
zhi (prepared); as printed: Tian Nan Xing (Rhizoma Arisaematis) 6g
|
6g | 11.76% | — | |
|
Tian Ma
as printed: Tian Ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae) 6g
|
6g | 11.76% | — | |
|
Quan Xie
as printed: Quan Xie (Scorpio) 7-9 pieces [3g]
|
3g | 5.88% | — | |
|
Jiang Can
chao (dry-fried); as printed: Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus) 7-9 pieces [6g]
|
6g | 11.76% | — |
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 cool (-1.06)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 59%, neutral 29%, warm 12%.
Taste
- pungent 15%
- sweet 41%
- bitter 6%
- salty 38%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Liver 100%
- Lung 82%
- Stomach 12%
- Spleen 12%
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 and take strained. Take 1.5g powdered Zhu Sha separately with 60 mL grain liquor. Sweating of palms and soles indicates effect; if absent, repeat next day, up to three consecutive days.
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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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