Xiao Feng San - 消风散 - Wind-Reducing Formula (Granules)
Item Number: X067
Chinese Name: 消风散, Xiao Feng San
English Name: Wind-Reducing Formula
Formula Principles: Scatters Wind and eliminates Dampness, clears Heat and nourishes the blood, cools the blood, nourishes the blood, relieves itch
TCM Pattern: Damp-Heat injures the spleen, skin rashes due to Wind-Damp
Potency: Full-spectrum, water-based herbal extract; concentrated 5:1 granules.
Available in: Granules (100g/bottle)
Allergen Information: Contains Wheat & Gluten
What is Xiao Feng San?
Xiao Feng San, also known as Wind-Reducing Formula, is a classical formula best known for its ability to relieve itch.
What are the benefits of Xiao Feng San?
Xiao Feng San is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to expel wind, clear heat and dispel dampness. Concurrently, this formula nourishes the blood.
Those suffering from early stages of a poison oak rash, eczema flare-ups or other skin conditions involving itching, rash, red skin, lesions, and skin discharge from scratching, may benefit from this formula.
What is the dosage and method for taking Xiao Feng San?
The generally recommended dosage of Xiao Feng San in capsule form is four capsules, two to three times daily; or as loose granules, 4.5 g mixed with hot water, 2-3 times per day. However, always follow your healthcare provider's instructions, as the dosage can vary based on your condition and response to treatment.
Please see What's the Recommended Dosage for Granule Herbs? for more information.
When can I expect to see results?
Xiao Feng San typically starts to take effect within days. However, like all treatments, its efficacy can vary from person to person.
Does Xiao Feng San have any side effects?
While Xiao Feng San is generally considered safe for most people, it can cause side effects in some individuals. Women who are pregnant, nursing, or postpartum as well as people with liver disease, should avoid or use Xiao Feng San with caution.
As with any Chinese herb, we recommend consulting with a qualified practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) about Xiao Feng San before any course of treatment is started.
Where to buy Xiao Feng San
For practitioners, Treasure of the East offers full-spectrum Xiao Feng San granules (100g/bottle).
If you’re a consumer looking to purchase Xiao Feng San, look for suppliers who provide clear information about the product's origin, purity, and testing procedures to ensure you're getting a high-quality product. Please read Where to Buy Chinese Herbs Safely for more tips on how to source herbs safely.
Xiao Feng San from Treasure of the East is:
✔️ ISO Lab Tested & GMP Certified
✔️ Bio-Authentic with Full Traceability
✔️ Sustainably Sourced from Dao Di Farms
Ingredients (2023 Formulation):
| Cang Zhu (Fu Chao) | Atractylodes Rhizome (Processed)* |
| Chan Tui | Cicada Slough |
| Dang Gui | Chinese Angelica Root |
| Fang Feng | Saposhnikovia Root |
| Gan Cao | Licorice Root |
| Jing Jie | Schizonepeta Herb |
| Ku Shen | Sophora Root |
| Niu Bang Zi (Chao) | Burdock Seed (Processed) |
| Sheng Di Huang | Rehmannia |
| Shi Gao | Gypsum |
| Zhi Mu | Anemarrhena Rhizome |
| Zhu Ye (Dan) | Lophatherum Herb |
Ingredients (Updated Formulation):
| Cang Zhu (Fu Chao) |
Atractylodes Rhizome (Processed)* |
| Chan Tui | Cicada Slough |
| Dang Gui | Chinese Angelica Root |
| Fang Feng | Saposhnikovia Root |
| Gan Cao | Licorice Root |
| Huo Ma Ren | Hemp Seed |
| Jing Jie | Schizonepeta Herb |
| Ku Shen | Sophora Root |
| Niu Bang Zi (Chao) | Burdock Seed (Processed) |
| Sheng Di Huang | Rehmannia |
| Shi Gao | Gypsum |
| Xiao Tong Cao | Stachyurus Pith |
| Zhi Mu | Anemarrhena Rhizome |
Allergen: Processed with Wheat
Ingredients provided for reference. Bottles containing 2023 Formulation will be fulfilled until they are sold out - to verify which formulation is currently being shipped, contact us through chat or at herbs@treasureoftheeast.com
Treasure of the East’s herbal extracts are full-spectrum, water-based extracts produced by Tianjiang Pharmaceutical. Unlike standardized extracts, which contain a concentrated quantity of a single marker chemical, full-spectrum herbal extracts contain all the active chemical constituents of whole herbs in concentrated form. Treasure of the East herbs are full-spectrum and extracted using only purified water (more information).