Wu Ji San
Star五积散 (Five-Accumulation Powder)
Source: Xian Shou Li Shang Xu Duan Mi Fang — Taoist Lin (Tang, 846)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Wu Ji San (Five-Accumulation Powder), from the Xian Shou Li Shang Xu Duan Mi Fang (Secret Recipes for Treating Wounds and Bone-Setting Taught by Celestials) by Taoist Lin.
Actions: Releases the exterior; Warms the interior; Smoothes qi circulation and dissolves phlegm; Activates blood circulation and resolves accumulation.
Presentation: Wind-cold at the exterior with five accumulations in the interior: fever, chills, no perspiration, headache, soreness of the body, neck stiffness, chest fullness, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Also for women with abdominal and chest pain from qi and blood disharmony, and menstrual irregularities that are cold in nature.
Note: the book also describes a formula of the same name from Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (p. 303). This record follows the Xian Shou Li Shang Xu Duan Mi Fang version.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 301, 303.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ma Huang
printed dose 180g (no single modern dose); as printed: Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae) 180g
|
g | — | Jun (Chief) | releases the exterior, induces sweating, ventilates the Lung to relieve chest fullness |
|
Bai Zhi
printed dose 90g (no single modern dose); as printed: Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae) 90g
|
g | — | Jun (Chief) | releases the exterior and induces sweating |
|
Gan Jiang
printed dose 120g (no single modern dose); as printed: Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis) 120g
|
g | — | Jun (Chief) | warms the interior and relieves pain |
|
Rou Gui
printed dose 90g (no single modern dose); as printed: Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi) 90g
|
g | — | Jun (Chief) | warms the interior and relieves pain |
|
Cang Zhu
printed dose 600g (no single modern dose); as printed: Cang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis) 600g
|
g | — | aromatic; dries dampness and strengthens the Spleen | |
|
Hou Po
printed dose 120g (no single modern dose); as printed: Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) 120g
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g | — | aromatic; dries dampness and strengthens the Spleen | |
|
Chen Pi
printed dose 180g (no single modern dose); as printed: Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) 180g
|
g | — | dissolves phlegm and regulates qi | |
|
Ban Xia
printed dose 90g (no single modern dose); as printed: Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) 90g
|
g | — | dissolves phlegm and regulates qi | |
|
Fu Ling
printed dose 90g (no single modern dose); as printed: Fu Ling (Poria) 90g
|
g | — | dissolves phlegm and regulates qi | |
|
Dang Gui
printed dose 90g (no single modern dose); as printed: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 90g
|
g | — | regulates blood circulation, relieves pain | |
|
Chuan Xiong
printed dose 90g (no single modern dose); as printed: Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) 90g
|
g | — | regulates blood circulation, relieves pain | |
|
Bai Shao
printed dose 90g (no single modern dose); as printed: Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) 90g
|
g | — | regulates blood circulation, relieves pain | |
|
Jie Geng
printed dose 600g (no single modern dose); as printed: Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis) 600g
|
g | — | regulates qi flow to help dissolve phlegm | |
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Zhi Ke
printed dose 180g (no single modern dose); as printed: Zhi Qiao (Fructus Citri Aurantii) 180g
|
g | — | regulates qi flow to help dissolve phlegm | |
|
Gan Cao
printed dose 90g (no single modern dose); as printed: Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle) 90g
|
g | — | harmonizes the middle jiao, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the formula |
Preparation
Grind all except Rou Gui and Zhi Qiao coarsely and dry-fry on low heat until the color changes; cool, then mix in powdered Rou Gui and Zhi Qiao. Cook 9g of the mixture with 3 slices Sheng Jiang in 1.5 bowls water down to 0.5 bowl; take warm, strained.
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Full herb lists
- This formula = Jie Geng Tang + Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang + Bai Zhi, Gan Jiang, Ma Huang, Rou Gui, Ban Xia, Cang Zhu, Chen Pi, Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, Fu Ling, Hou Po and Zhi Ke
- This formula = Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang + Jie Geng Tang + Bai Zhi, Gan Jiang, Ma Huang, Rou Gui, Ban Xia, Cang Zhu, Chen Pi, Chuan Xiong, Dang Gui, Fu Ling, Hou Po and Zhi Ke
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