Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis
Actions:
Dispels cold, warms and harmonizes the menses, nourishes the blood, dispels blood stagnation, and tonifies the Qi of the Middle Jiao
Indications:
Early or late menses Persistent but mild uterine bleeding, continuous or extended menstrual flow. Bleeding or spotting between cycles. Distension, pain, and cold in the lower abdomen. Low grade fever in the evenings. Dry mouth and lips, warm feeling in the palms and soles. Infertility.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Dusky tongue with thin coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Weak, deep, thin, and slow Possibly choppy.
Western Uses:
Irregular Menstruation
Dysmenorrhea
Uterine Bleeding
Infertility
Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
Do not use in cases that involve excess heat or in cases where there are abdominal masses from blood stagnation due to excess
This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Preparation Notes:
Decoction. Double or triple the dosage of Dang Shen is commonly substituted for Ren Shen. E Jiao should be dissolved in the final strained decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
Stomach, Spleen, Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Heart, Bladder, Pericardium, Gall Bladder
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.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 9 of 13 in Formulas that Invigorate the Blood
