Overview and content structure of Xingsu San

Xingsu powder is a classic prescription of traditional Chinese medicine. It is mainly used to treat exogenous wind-cold and cough with excessive phlegm. It is composed of almonds, perilla leaves and other medicines. This article will start from itsHistorical origins,Drug composition,Efficacy,Applicable peopleandmodern applicationsFive aspects are developed, with clear priorities. It focuses on analyzing its compatibility principle and clinical value, supplemented by precautions, to help readers fully understand the practical significance of this traditional prescription.

Historical origins and sources of prescriptions

Xingsu powder was first seen in the Qing Dynasty's "Febrile Diseases Treatise" and was created by Wu Jutong. It was used to treat symptoms such as cough and nasal congestion caused by wind and cold in autumn and winter. Fang ZhongPerilla leavesSpread the wind and cold,AlmondsXuanfei and relieves cough, supplemented by tangerine peel, phlegm and other medicines, embodying the therapeutic idea of "lightly Xuanliangzao". This prescription originated from in-depth observation of exogenous diseases in the four seasons, and is especially suitable for wind-cold syndrome in dry climate areas. It is still one of the commonly used basic prescriptions in clinical TCM.

Drug composition and compatibility characteristics

Xingsu Powder consists of 8 herbs, and the core compatibility is as follows:

medicine	Dosage (g)	function
Perilla leaves	9	Relieves surface and dispels cold
Almonds	9	Lower Qi and relieve cough
Pinellia ternata	6	Dry dampness and resolve phlegm

Others such as Poria, Citrus aurantium, etc. can synergistically enhance the effect of resolving phlegm and regulating Qi. Full rangeMild medicinal properties, focusing on the coordinated regulation of the lungs, spleen and stomach, embodying the medicinal principle of "treating the upper Jiao Ruyu".

Efficacy and applicable symptoms

The main functions of Xingsu powder are:Disperse wind and cold, clear the lungs and resolve phlegm, suitable for: 1) In the early stage of exogenous wind-cold, symptoms include aversion to cold and headache; 2) Cough with white phlegm, stuffy nose and runny nose; 3) People with thin white tongue coating and floating and tight pulse. In modern times, it is often used for people with wind-cold syndromes such as common colds and acute bronchitis. It should be noted that it should not be used by those with wind-heat cough (yellow and sticky phlegm) or dry cough due to yin deficiency to avoid mistreatment and aggravating the condition.

Modern applications and summary

Modern research shows that Xingsu powder canAnti-inflammatory, regulate immunityRelieve respiratory symptoms through other means (citing 2020 data from "Research on Chinese Patent Medicines"). Its advantages include small side effects and low cost, and it is suitable for patients with mild to moderate wind-cold syndrome. When using it, it is recommended to add or subtract according to syndrome differentiation under the guidance of a doctor. If there is excessive phlegm, Fritillaria can be added, and Platycodon grandiflorum can be added for itchy throat. As a representative of traditional prescriptions, Xingsu Powder demonstrates the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine in “adapting to current conditions” and is still one of the prescriptions that people always keep at home.

Citing sources

1. Source of the prescription: Wu Jutong's "Tiao Bian of Febrile Diseases" in the Qing Dynasty
2. Efficacy data:

indicator	result
always efficient	82.6% (cold and cough)
Adverse reaction rate	<3%

(Data quoted from "Chinese Journal of Experimental Prescriptions" 2018 Issue 12)