Sang Piao Xiao San
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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桑螵蛸散 · Sāng Piāo Xiāo Sǎn
Formula for Kidney deficiency with insecurity of the Bladder and Essence, presenting with frequent urination, enuresis, spermatorrhea or cloudy urine, often with Heart-Kidney disharmony signs.
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- Formula Category
- Astringent Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Kidney Yang Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Tonify Kidney, astringe Essence, stop leakage
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Tonify Kidney, astringe Jing and stop leakage (urine/sperm)
- Classical Source
- Ben Cao Yan Yi (Song dynasty) / traditional
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
Formula for Kidney deficiency with insecurity of the Bladder and Essence, presenting with frequent urination, enuresis, spermatorrhea or cloudy urine, often with Heart-Kidney disharmony signs.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when Kidney deficiency leakage is accompanied by Heart-Kidney disharmony, with frequent urination alongside forgetfulness and restlessness — broader than Suo Quan Wan, which addresses urinary leakage alone, and less Essence-focused than Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Sang Piao Xiao San | Suo Quan Wan | Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan | Si Shen Wan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Tonify Kidney, astringe Essence, stop leakage | Warm Kidney, astringe urine, stop leakage | Secure Essence, astringe leakage, tonify Kidney | Warm Spleen-Kidney Yang, astringe intestines, stop diarrhea |
| Formula Category | Astringent Formulas | Astringent Formulas | Astringent Formulas | Astringent Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Kidney Yang Deficiency | Kidney Yang Deficiency | Kidney Yang Deficiency | Yang Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Frequent Nocturia ·Insomnia | Frequent Urination ·Frequent Nocturia | Frequent Nocturia ·Low Libido ·Premature Ejaculation | Diarrhea ·Abdominal Pain ·Poor Appetite ·Cold Limbs |
| Main Herbs | Mantis Egg-case ·Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone ·Tortoise Plastron ·Ginseng Root ·Poria with Pine Root | Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit ·Lindera Root ·Chinese Yam | Flatstem Milkvetch Seed ·Euryale Seed ·Lotus Stamen ·Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone ·Oyster Shell | Psoralea Fruit ·Nutmeg ·Evodia Fruit ·Schisandra Fruit |
| Classical Source | Ben Cao Yan Yi (Song dynasty) / traditional | Wei Sheng Bao Jian or traditional sources | Yi Fang Ji Jie (Qing dynasty) | Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng or traditional (Ming dynasty sources) |
Clinical Perspective
Sang Piao Xiao San addresses leakage from Kidney deficiency with some Heart calming. Suo Quan Wan is simpler for enuresis/frequent urination. Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan focuses more on securing Essence. Si Shen Wan is for daybreak diarrhea from Kidney-Spleen Yang deficiency.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.