Shi Xiao San: 192 Tablets (180mg) for Pain Relief, Vasodilation, and Spasmolysis
Product Description
Shi Xiao San is a potent traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula comprised of 192 tablets (180mg each) offering comprehensive relief from pain and circulatory issues. Its vasodilating, analgesic, and spasmolytic actions are complemented by its ability to lower blood lipid levels. By improving local blood circulation and blood rheology, Shi Xiao San helps normalize pulse rate and cardiac function.
From a TCM perspective, Shi Xiao San promotes blood flow, alleviates blood stasis, reduces pain, and disperses accumulations within the body.
Key Benefits & Uses
- Menstrual Disorders: Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), irregular menstruation, postpartum bleeding, and menstrual retention.
- Abdominal Pain: Pain of various origins and locations, including epigastric pain (upper abdominal pain).
- Cardiovascular Support: Angina pectoris (chest pain), ischemic heart disease.
- Other Conditions: Endometriosis, female infertility, ectopic pregnancy, enlarged sublingual veins. It’s also effective for treating sharp, stabbing pains and dull aches.
Indications based on TCM Patterns
- Liver Blood Stagnation
- Stomach Qi Stagnation
- Blood Stagnation
- Stomach Blood Stagnation
Symptoms Relieved
- Irregular menstruation
- Painful menstruation
- Menstrual retention
- Abdominal pain
- Chest pain
- Postpartum vaginal bleeding
- Epigastric pain
- Postpartum abdominal pain
Conditions Addressed
- Epigastric pain
- Abdominal pain
- Chronic gastritis
- Peptic ulcer
- Endometriosis
- Bleeding disorders
- Dysmenorrhea
- Amenorrhea
- Irregular menstruation
- Female infertility
- Angina pectoris (Chest pain)
- Ischemic heart disease
Ingredients & Their Actions
- Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Danshen): Possesses antithrombotic and sedative properties. Reduces inflammation, helps manage hypertension, and promotes the resorption of fibrous formations.
- Typha Angustifolia Pollen (Typha Pollen): Effective in managing bleeding, normalizing blood circulation, eliminating blood stasis, and facilitating urination.
Dosage & Administration
Take 4-8 tablets three times daily, 30 minutes before meals or one hour after meals. Drink with sufficient warm boiled water.
TCM Action
Shi Xiao San moves and regulates blood flow, disperses accumulations, and alleviates pain. It is specifically indicated for conditions involving blood stasis.
Diagnostic Signs (TCM)
Chest, epigastric, and abdominal pain; painful menstruation; purplish or purplish-spotted tongue; enlarged sublingual veins; wiry pulse.
Pharmacological Action
Improves overall and local blood circulation, enhances blood rheology, exhibits anti-ischemic, spasmolytic, and analgesic effects.
Clinical Indications (Corresponding to TCM Syndromes)
Algomenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, ischemic heart disease.
Disclaimer
This information is for general knowledge and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before using Shi Xiao San, especially if you have pre-existing health conditions or are taking other medications.