Shi Gao Granules (30:1)

Acorus transforms dampness, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, dislodges phlegm, opens the sensory orifices. - Bensky

Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit, and disperses Wind

• Phlegm-Dampness Veiling and Blocking the Sensory Orifices with deafness, dizziness, tinnitus, forgetfulness, dulled senses, and seizures or stupor
• Wind-Phlegm with seizures or stupor

Transforms turbid Dampness, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, awakens the Spleen and promotes the movement of Qi

• Dampness Distressing the Spleen and Stomach with chest and epigastric fullness and lumps, anorexia and abdominal fullness and pain due to Dampness and Turbidity Obstructing the Middle Jiao

Promotes Blood flow, reduces swelling and alleviates Wind-Damp Bi and sores (internally and topically)

• Wind-Cold-Damp Bi
• Sores (internally and topically)
• Trauma

Benefits the throat

• Hoarse voice due to laryngitis or inflammation of the vocal cords

"Although Acori tatarinowii Rhizoma (shi chang pu) is acrid and warm, its warmth is gentle and harmonious, and it dredges, disperses, opens, and spreads out due to its fragrant aroma. Entering the middle burner, it disseminates and transforms turbid dampness, awakens the Spleen and Stomach, and promotes digestion. Entering the chest and diaphragm, it dredges and dislodges congealed turbid phlegm, raises the clear yang, stimulates the consciousness, and unblocks the sensory orifices to improve hearing. It is considered essential in the treatment of coma, withdrawal-mania, or impaired mental function when these are associated with phlegm-dampness veiling the consciousness, preventing the clear yang from ascending; and for deafness, blunted affect, or forgetfulness when due to the same causes." Bensky: Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica