Bupleurum and Chih-shih Formula (si ni san)

 

Details of Bupleurum and Chih-shih Formula
Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

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emotional distress, sleep support

Alternative Names

  • Cold Limbs Powder
  • Cold Extremities Powder
  • Frigid Extremities Powder
  • si ni san
  • szu ni san
  • Counterflow Cold Powder
  • sigyaku san
  • shigyakusan
  • Shigyaku-san
  • 四逆散
  • しぎゃくさん
  • TJ35; TJ-35; TJ 35
  • sì nì sǎn wán
  • 四逆散丸

Benefits

  • relaxes tense muscles that cause a sense of dull stuffiness in the upper abdomen.
  • regulates sleeping for those having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Ingredients

Chai Hu 柴胡 hare’s ear root, thorowax root, bupleurum Radix Bupleuri [caution]
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba [Pregnancy Note]

  • These two herbs “spread the Liver qi (chai hu) and nourish the Liver (bai shao)” They’re often used together to harmonize the functions of the nervous system. As the name of this formula implies, it is for cold hands and feet. When the nervous system is harmonious (dare I say, less “nervous”), the blood can better circulate to the hands and feet.

Zhi Shi 枳實 unripe bitter orange, chih-shih Aurantii Fructus immaturus [Pregnancy Note]

  • This herb also helps with qi movement, but it is mostly focused on the abdomen for intestinal movements.

Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

  • This herb helps soften the harsh properties of the other herbs in this formula to prevent side-effects.


Recommended for these body types:

Hearty

Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Slightly Hearty

Balanced

Balanced

Recommended for these thermal natures:

Hot

Hot

Warm

Warm

Neutral

Neutral

Dosage

This formula can be used to support health with or without symptoms. If symptoms are present, take 1 level teaspoon of the powder (8 capsules) three times daily. When symptoms are not present, take 1/2 level teaspoon (4 capsules), two times daily. Empty stomach is best for efficient absorption, but not essential. [More...]

At this dosage, your order will last approximately this long (?):

  • 50 grams powder (capsules only): 1 to 2 weeks.
  • 100 grams powder (capsules or powder): 2-4 weeks
  • 200 grams powder (powder only): 1-2 months
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