Spike of Fineleaf Schizonepeta Classic Formulas

Primary Actions

Expels wind and releases exterior — preferred over the whole herb for its stronger aromatic dispersing action in wind-heat patterns; treats headache, fever, and nasal congestion
Vents skin rashes and relieves itching — primary application for measles with incomplete eruption, urticaria, and wind-heat skin conditions; promotes rash to surface to shorten illness
Stops bleeding when charred (Jing Jie Sui Tan 荆芥穗炭) — hemostatic for uterine bleeding, menorrhagia, and postpartum hemorrhage

Xiao Feng San (消风散) — principal herb for wind-heat skin disease with itching, urticaria, and eczema; combined with Fang Feng and Ku Shen
Jing Fang Bai Du San (荆防败毒散) — broad exterior-releasing formula; Jing Jie Sui used for its concentrated volatile oil and stronger dispersing action than the whole plant
Huai Hua San (槐花散) — charred Jing Jie Sui (tan form) combined with Huai Hua for intestinal and uterine bleeding from heat

Bencao Gangmu (本草纲目, Li Shizhen, 1578) — Jing Jie Sui distinguished from the whole herb: flower spikes contain highest concentration of volatile oils; charred form specifically for hemostasis
Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu (医学衷中参西录, Zhang Xichun, 1909) — charred Jing Jie Sui recommended for postpartum hemorrhage when other hemostatics are insufficient