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Prescriptions for Inducing Resuscitation with Drugs Cold in Nature

Xingjun San: Classic TCM Formula

Xing Jun San 行军散
By the TCMHH editorial team Not medically reviewed How we work Updated 6 Oct 2026
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The Prescription of Xingjun San

Ingredients

Niu Huang 3 g,She Xiang 3 g,Zhen Zhu 3 g,Peng Sha 3 g,Bing Pian 3 g,Xiong Huang 24 g,Xiao Shi 0.9 g,Jin Bo 20 pieces.

Explanation

She Xiang and Bing Pian: Induce resuscitation and refresh mind, promoting the flow of qi and alleviating pain.

Niu Huang, Xiong Huang, Peng Sha and Xiao Shi: Clearing heart-fire and removing toxicity.

Zhen Zhu and Jin Bo: Inducing sedation and tranquilization.

The Effect of Xingjun San

Effect

Induce resuscitation, clear heat, repel foulness with aromatics and remove toxicity.

Indications

Summer-damp disease, abdominal pain with vomit and diarrhea, dizziness, unconsciousness, sore throat, aphtha.

Administrations

All the drugs are ground into fine powder for oral taking with cold water.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated to pregnant women.

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Sources and further reading

We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.

  • Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
  • Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
  • Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
  • NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.

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