Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan

(Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis

Pattern:

• Qi and Blood Stagnation obstructing the Vessels or Collaterals and causing pain

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Dark tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use during pregnancy

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Records of Heart Felt Experiences in Medicine with References to the West (Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Spleen, Heart, Liver, Pericardium

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) 当归 Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Dan Shen (Salvia Root) 丹参 Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, PER, LIV Prop: Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Ru Xiang (Frankincense Resin) 乳香 Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Resina Olibani Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Mo Yao (Myrrh) 没药 Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Neutral Latin: Resina Myrrhae Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.