Zhi Shi Shao Yao San
Star枳实芍药散 (Immature Bitter Orange and Peony Powder)
Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue — Zhang Zhong-Jing (Eastern Han, c. 220)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Zhi Shi Shao Yao San (Immature Bitter Orange and Peony Powder), from the Jin Gui Yao Lue (Essentials from the Golden Cabinet) by Zhang Zhong-Jing — a variation of Si Ni San.
Presentation: Postpartum qi and blood stagnation, possibly with interior heat: abdominal pain, irritability, and abscess or swelling.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 236.
Composition
Preparation
Grind equal amounts to powder; take 1 large spoonful (6-9g) with (wheat or rice) porridge three times daily; the porridge protects the middle jiao.
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Full herb lists
- Chai Hu Tang = this formula + Da Chai Hu Tang + Ci Wu Jia, Huang Qi, Lu Cha, Qing Pi and Zao Jiao
- Ma Zi Run Chang Wan = this formula + Jia Jian Cheng Qi Tang + Ma Zi Ren Wan + Dang Gui, Gua Lou Ren, He Shou Wu, Xuan Shen and Yu Li Ren
- Jia Wei Gua Lou Xie Bai Tang = this formula + Tao Hong Si Wu Tang + Dan Shen, Ge Gen, Gua Lou Pi, Gui Zhi, Hou Po, Jiang Xiang, Ren Shen and Xie Bai
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