Moves Blood and Qi, Relieves Pain, Relaxes the Sinews
Commonly combined with Mo Yao for wide variety of painful conditions including amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal, stomach and epigastric pain, traumatic pain, carbuncles, sores, swellings, chest and abdominal pain. Also for Wind-Damp painful obstruction, rigidity and spasms.
Reduces Swelling and Generates Flesh
External powder reduces swelling, relieves pain, generates flesh, enhances healing in skin lesions and ulcers, sores, carbuncles and traumatic injuries. For pain, redness and swelling of gums, mouth and throat.
Contraindications and Cautions
Do not use during pregnancy
Do not use in patients with sensitive stomachs, may cause vomiting and nausea
Do not use long term
Not for cases without stasis
Herb-Drug Interactions
This section is being researched, and is not completed.
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Herb 18 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
