Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction)
Formula 2 of 13 in Formulas that Invigorate the Blood
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis
Actions:
- Invigorates the blood and dispels blood stagnation
- Spreads Liver Qi, unblocks the channels, and relieves pain.
Indications:
- Chronic headache, sharp and fixed chest and hypochondria pain, constant hiccups, a sensation of choking when drinking, dry heaves, irritability, depression, restlessness, restless sleep, insomnia, palpitations, dysmenorrhea, evening tidal fever, and possible purple lips or complexion (cyanosis)
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Dark red or purple tongue with dark spots on the sides of the tongue, possible yellow coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Tight and wiry pulse
- Choppy pulse
Western Uses:
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Cartilage Costalgia
- Functional Neurosis
- Post Trauma or Post Concussion Syndrome
- External Chest Injury
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- As this formula moves blood, do not use during pregnancy, or with patients who have heavy menstrual flow
- Do not use when there are signs of hemorrhaging present.
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
- Corrections of Errors Among Physicians (Yi Lin Gai Cuo)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Spleen, Pericardium, Gall Bladder, Kidneys, Lungs
There are 11 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Tao Ren (Peach Kernel)Quantity = 12 grams
Channels:
HT, LI, LIV, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Semen Pruni Persicae
Chinese:
桃仁
Tone Marks:
táo rén
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Flos Carthami Tinctorii
Chinese:
红花
Tone Marks:
hóng huā
Translation:
Red Flower
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin:
Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chinese:
当归
Tone Marks:
dāng guī
Translation:
State of Return
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
LIV, GB, PER
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Chinese:
川芎
Tone Marks:
chuān xiōng
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
LIV, SP
Properties:
Sour, Bitter, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Radix Rubrus Paeoniae Lactiflorae
Chinese:
赤芍
Tone Marks:
chì sháo
Translation:
Red Peony
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
LIV, KI
Properties:
Bitter, Sour, Neutral
Latin:
Radix Cyathula Officinalis
Chinese:
川牛膝
Tone Marks:
chuān niú xī
Alt Names:
Niu Xi
Translation:
Ox Knee From Sichuan
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
GB, LIV, PER, TB
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Cool
Latin:
Radix Bupleuri
Chinese:
柴胡
Tone Marks:
chái hú
Translation:
Kindling of the Barbarians
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
LU (ST)
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Neutral
Latin:
Platycodi Radix
Chinese:
桔梗
Tone Marks:
jié gĕng
Alt Names:
Ku Jie Geng, Bai Jie Geng, Yu Jie Geng
Translation:
Solid and Straight Root
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cool
Latin:
Fructus Citri Aurantii
Chinese:
枳壳
Tone Marks:
zhĭ ké
Alt Names:
Zhi Qiao
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, KI, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae
Chinese:
地黄
Tone Marks:
shēng dì huáng
Alt Names:
Sheng Di
Translation:
Fresh Earth Yellow
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST)
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
甘草
Tone Marks:
gān căo
Alt Names:
Guo Lao
Translation:
Sweet Herb, Sweet Grass
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