Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis
Actions:
Invigorates the blood and transforms blood stagnation
Regulates the menses and reduces lower abdominal lumps and masses that are fixed in nature.
Indications:
Blood stagnation in the Uterus: Fixed lumps or masses in the lower abdomen with pain and tenderness, especially with pressure Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, uterine fibroids, and postpartum retention of the lochia.
Blood stagnation in the uterus during pregnancy: Persistent but mild uterine bleeding during pregnancy with purple or dark blood. Abdominal pain and spasms, abdominal tension and tenderness, and restless fetus syndrome.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Purple tongue body with dark or purple spots on the sides
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Choppy pulse, possibly wiry, and slippery when pregnant
Western Uses:
Endometritis
Adnexitis (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
Hysteromyoma
Ovarian Cyst
Dysmenorrhea
Infertility
Post Partum Bleeding
Retention of Lochia
Irregular Menstruation
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
Use with extreme caution during pregnancy, only after confirming diagnosis
Preparation Notes:
Decoction. Bai Shao or Chi Shao can be used depending on the nature of the condition.
Originally Appeared In:
Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
Lungs, Heart, Bladder, Spleen, Liver, Kidneys, Large Intestine, Stomach
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Formula 7 of 13 in Formulas that Invigorate the Blood
