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shí huī sǎn • ten partially-charred substances powder • 十灰散

prescription
stop bleeding • clear heat and stop bleeding

shí huī sǎn is used for patterns with

bleeding from fire in the upper and middle jiao. bleeding from heat in the blood, bleeding due to liver attacking the stomach.

symptoms indicating the use of shí huī sǎn

epistaxis, hemoptysis, hematemesis, bright-red blood, sudden onset.

western interpretation of shí huī sǎn

pulmonary tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, acute hemorrhagic esophagitis or gastritis, bleeding peptic ulcer, hemorrhagic febrile diseases, functional uterine bleeding.

explanation of the mechanism

this is fire blazing in the middle and upper jiaos that injures the blood vessels, a form of reckless movement of hot blood which spills out of the channels. it is most often associated with liver fire attacking the stomach, with upward-rushing of qi and fire forcing the blood to ascend.

(bensky & barolet)

⚠️ important note: if you experience symptoms that resemble the ones presented in the tcm pocketguide please consult a medical doctor or tcm therapist. these prescriptions are not meant for self-medication and should only be prescribed by a licensed tcm practitioner. of course you can also book a consultation with me. i would be pleased to welcome you.

tcm pocketguide

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