Xie Huang San
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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瀉黃散 · Xiè Huáng Sàn
A classical formula for Spleen-Stomach latent heat presenting with mouth sores, bad breath and restlessness.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Heat-Clearing Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Stomach Heat
- Primary Function
- Clear and drain Spleen-Stomach latent heat
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Clear latent heat in the Spleen and Stomach while gently dispersing
- Classical Source
- Li Dongyuan school / classical
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for Spleen-Stomach latent heat presenting with mouth sores, bad breath and restlessness.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula rather than the neighbouring indications of its related formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Xie Huang San | Qing Wei San | Yu Nv Jian | Huang Lian Jie Du Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Clear and drain Spleen-Stomach latent heat | Clear Stomach heat, cool blood, relieve fire toxin | Clear Stomach heat, nourish Yin | Clear heat, resolve toxin, drain fire |
| Formula Category | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Stomach Heat | Stomach Heat | Stomach Heat | Damp-Heat |
| Main Conditions | Stomach Discomfort | Headache | Dry Mouth & Throat ·Headache ·Constipation | Fever ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Constipation |
| Main Herbs | Agastache / Patchouli ·Gardenia Fruit ·Gypsum ·Saposhnikovia Root ·Licorice Root | Coptis Rhizome ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Cimicifuga Rhizome | Gypsum ·Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Achyranthes Root | Coptis Rhizome ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Phellodendron Bark ·Gardenia Fruit |
| Classical Source | Li Dongyuan school / classical | Li Dongyuan school / classical | Jing Yue Quan Shu (Zhang Jingyue, Ming dynasty) | Wai Tai Mi Yao (Wang Tao, Tang dynasty, citing earlier sources) |
Clinical Perspective
Xie Huang San is distinguished from Qing Wei San, Yu Nv Jian, Huang Lian Jie Du Tang by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy within the same broader clinical domain.
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.