Breaks Bloods stasis and Dissolves Accumulations
Works strongly to break up chronic or severe blood stasis when all other blood invigorating herbs have failed. Used mostly for Blood stasis in the chong channel including amenorrhea and abdominal pain. It is also for palpable masses in the abdomen and epigastric regions.
Moves Qi and Relieves Pain
For epigastric and abdominal fullness, distention and pain. It promotes digestion by increasing Qi and blood circulation. Also treats chest and abdomen constriction due to food stagnation.
Contraindications and Cautions
Do not use during pregnancy. This herb has been shown to cause teratogenic (birth defects) effects.
Do not use for deficienty patients
Do not use for blood heat patients
Do not use for early menses, hypermenorrhea or patients without stubborn accumulation.
Herb-Drug Interactions
This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Possible side effects may occur: dizziness, nausea, dyspnea, and rarely fever, cyanosis, anxiety, general weakness, and temporarily elevated levels of SGTP
Dosage
3-9 grams in decoction (Bensky)
3-10 Grams in decoction (Chen)
Notes
This is a popular herb for masses associated with cancer, especially abdominal and cervical cancer.
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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.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 6 of 34 in Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
