Japanese Pagodatree Pod … Classic Formulas
Huai Jiao · Fructus Sophorae
Primary Actions
- Cools the blood and stops bleeding, especially chronic hemorrhoidal bleeding and lower-intestinal bleeding with heat signs.
- Moistens the intestines and helps relieve constipation when bowel dryness accompanies intestinal heat and hemorrhoids.
- Clears Liver and intestinal heat that rises upward or irritates the vessels, extending its traditional use to headache and some heat-type bleeding presentations.
Classic Formulas
- Huai Jiao Wan, the signature formula for chronic hemorrhoids and intestinal bleeding with heat and constipation.
Classical Text References
- Traditional sources describe Huai Jiao as bitter and slightly cold, entering the Large Intestine to cool blood, stop bleeding, and moisten the bowels.
- Its classical identity is strongest in hemorrhoidal and lower-intestinal bleeding.