Xiao Feng San
Overview
Xiao Feng San originated from the Ming-dynasty text Wai Ke Zheng Zong and is a traditional formula that dispels wind, nourishes the blood, clears heat, and eliminates dampness.
Formula Composition
Common ingredients include Schizonepeta herb, Saposhnikovia root, burdock fruit, cicada slough, Atractylodes rhizome, Sophora root, Akebia stem, gypsum, Anemarrhena rhizome, angelica root, rehmannia root, hemp seed, and licorice, among others.
Note: The specific formulation ratios may vary among different sources and dosage forms; please follow the actual product instructions.
Traditional Actions and Indications
Traditionally used for manifestations of wind-dampness-heat lodged in the skin, including skin itching, red rashes, oozing, or worsening after scratching. In modern applications, it is commonly used for pattern-differentiation-based adjunctive management of skin problems such as eczema and urticaria.
Precautions
- Difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or lips, or the rapid appearance of wheals over the body may indicate a severe allergic reaction and requires immediate emergency care.
- Seek medical attention promptly if a rash is accompanied by high fever, mucosal damage, or extensive peeling.
- Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children, and people with abnormal liver or kidney function are advised to consult a professional before use.
- Treatment of skin disorders should also include avoiding known triggers and using topical or systemic medications as recommended by a physician.