Xiao Ji Yin Zi
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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小蓟饮子 · Xiǎo Jì Yǐn Zǐ
A classical formula for Blood-heat urinary bleeding (Xue Lin), with painful urination, blood in the urine and heat signs in the Lower Jiao.
Read the complete guide →Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Blood Stasis
- Primary Function
- Cool Blood, stop bleeding, promote urination
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Cool Blood heat in the Lower Jiao and stop urinary bleeding
- Classical Source
- Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song dynasty)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A classical formula for Blood-heat urinary bleeding (Xue Lin), with painful urination, blood in the urine and heat signs in the Lower Jiao.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for blood-tinged urine with heat and pain — cooling and stopping bleeding in the Lower Jiao rather than pure damp-heat draining or Heart-fire clearing alone.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Xiao Ji Yin Zi | Dao Chi San | Ba Zheng San | Long Dan Xie Gan Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Cool Blood, stop bleeding, promote urination | Clear Heart fire, promote urination | Clear heat, drain damp, promote urination, unblock lin | Clear Liver Fire, drain Damp-Heat |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Blood Stasis | Heart Fire | Damp-Heat | Liver Fire |
| Main Conditions | Frequent Urination ·Abdominal Pain ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Frequent Urination ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Insomnia | Frequent Urination ·Abdominal Pain ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Constipation | Bitter Taste in Mouth ·Damp-Heat Constitution |
| Main Herbs | Field Thistle ·Lotus Rhizome Node ·Cattail Pollen ·Talcum ·Akebia Stem | Raw Rehmannia Root ·Akebia Stem ·Lophatherum / Bamboo Leaf ·Licorice Root | Plantago Seed ·Dianthus ·Knotweed ·Talcum ·Gardenia Fruit | Gentian Root ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Gardenia Fruit ·Alisma Rhizome ·Akebia Stem |
| Classical Source | Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song dynasty) | Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue (Qian Yi, Song dynasty) | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song dynasty) | Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytic Collection of Medical Formulas, Wang Ang, Qing dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Xiao Ji Yin Zi cools Blood and stops urinary bleeding. Dao Chi San clears Heart fire transmitting to the Small Intestine. Ba Zheng San drains damp-heat for painful urinary dysfunction. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang drains Liver-Gallbladder damp-heat.
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.