Shi Xiao San: 192 Tablets (180mg) for Pain Relief, Vasodilation & Spasmolysis
Product Description
Shi Xiao San is a potent herbal remedy offering relief from various types of pain and circulatory issues. Each tablet (180mg) combines traditional Chinese medicine principles with demonstrable pharmacological effects. This formulation boasts vasodilating, analgesic, and spasmolytic actions, while also contributing to lower blood lipid levels.
Key Benefits
- Pain Relief: Effectively addresses abdominal pain, menstrual cramps, post-partum pain, and angina (chest pain).
- Improved Circulation: Stimulates local blood flow, improves blood rheology (flow properties), and normalizes heart rate and function.
- Spasmolytic Action: Relaxes muscles, alleviating spasms and associated discomfort.
- Lipid Reduction: Helps lower blood lipid levels, contributing to overall cardiovascular health.
- TCM Approach: Addresses blood stagnation (“Blood Stasis”) in the liver and stomach, promoting smoother energy flow according to TCM principles.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Perspective
Shi Xiao San activates local blood circulation, improves blood flow, and alleviates pain by addressing blood stagnation. In TCM, it’s used to move and disperse stagnant blood, dispel accumulations, and relieve pain. It’s particularly indicated for patterns of Liver Blood Stasis, Stomach Qi Stagnation, and Blood Stasis.
Indications
Shi Xiao San may be beneficial for a range of conditions including:
- Abdominal pain (various locations)
- Angina (chest pain)
- Ischemia (reduced blood flow)
- Menstrual pain (dysmenorrhea)
- Postpartum pain and vaginal bleeding
- Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
- Endometriosis
- Female infertility
- Acute pain (various etiologies)
- Tumors in female reproductive organs
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Epigastric pain (upper abdominal pain)
- Enlarged sublingual veins
Symptoms indicating potential benefit:
- Sharp, shooting pains
- Aching pains
- Rough pulse
- Cyanosis (bluish discoloration) of the tongue
Ingredients
- Salvia miltiorrhiza (Danshen): Possesses antithrombotic (blood clot prevention), sedative, anti-inflammatory, and hypotensive (blood pressure lowering) properties. Also assists in the resorption of fibrous formations.
- Typha pollen (蒲黄): Effective in controlling bleeding, regulating blood circulation, alleviating blood stagnation, and promoting urination.
Dosage
Take 4-8 tablets orally, three times daily, 30 minutes before meals or one hour after, with sufficient warm boiled water.
Clinical Indications (based on TCM syndrome):
- Algomenorrhea (painful menstruation)
- Algodymenorrhea (painful and difficult menstruation)
- Ischemic heart disease
Pharmacological Action
Shi Xiao San improves overall and local blood circulation, enhances blood rheology, and exhibits anti-ischemic, spasmolytic, and analgesic effects.
Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new herbal remedy, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have pre-existing health conditions, or are taking other medications.