Si Miao San, also known as the “Four Wonder Powder” formula, is a classic TCM herbal combination that has been used for centuries to eliminate damp-heat in the body, improve joint comfort and support healthy digestion and circulation.
Thanks to its carefully considered composition, Si Miao San is today one of the most widely used formulas for both acute and chronic conditions in which damp-heat plays a central role.
Si Miao San is a traditional herbal formula from Chinese medicine consisting of four powerful ingredients: This balanced combination provides a deeply cleansing, cooling and relieving effect in the body.
Cang Zhu – dries dampness and supports digestion
Huang Bai – cools heat and supports inflammatory processes
Niu Xi – promotes circulation and helps relieve pressure on the joints
Yi Yi Ren – drains dampness and supports the skin and muscles
Si Miao San is widely used for complaints caused by damp-heat, such as heavy legs, knee pain, swollen joints or a sensation of heat in the lower legs.
The formula is known for its strong heat-reducing effect and is often used when redness, warmth or irritation is present.
Ideal for symptoms such as fatigue, a heavy feeling in the body, bloating or fluid retention.
Damp-heat can put a strain on digestion; this formula helps restore balance and supports normal bowel movements.
semen coicis - yi yi ren
part used: the seed
family: Gramineae
origin: South-East China
active ingredients: coixol, coixenolide
rhizoma atractylodes lancea - cang zhu
used part : the root branch
family : Compositae
origin : East China
active ingredients : volatile oils including atractylol
radix achyranthes bidentata - niu xi
part used: the root
family : amaranthacea
origin : central China
active ingredients : achyranthine
cortex phellodendron - huang bai
part used: bark
family: rutacea
origin : south China
active ingredients : alkaloids