Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Health Benefits
For: Dysmenorrhea • Endometritis • Pelvic inflammatory disease • Intestinal obstruction
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Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Invigorate the Blood ⌕ Subcategory: Invigorate Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis ⌕ Family: Da Huang Lei Fang ⌕ Source: Shang Han Lun ⌕ Related Formula:
Actions
Clear heat • Break up blood stasis
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Purple • Yellow coat Pulse -Forceful • Deep • Choppy Face/other -
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Properties
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Herbs
Cat/Dose
Actions
Properties
Tao Ren ♠
12g-15g
Da Huang • Rhubarb • 大黄 ♠
Downward Draining
12gDrain downward • Promote menstruation • Reduce accumulation • Drain fire • Cools blood • Clear heat • Dry dampness • Resolve blood stasis (add near end of decoction)
Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Choleretic • Cholagogic • Hemostatic • Immunity booster • Laxative • Nephroprotective
Gui Zhi • Cinnamon Twig • 桂枝 ♥
Release Exterior Wind Cold
6gUnblock yang Qi • Warm channels • Expel Cold in muscle layer • Improve circulation • Relieve pain
Antimicrobial • anticoagulant • teratogenic • emmenagogue • antiparasitic • antibiotic • hypoglycemic •analgesic • anti-inflammatory • antioxidant • free radical scavenging • sedative • memory enhancer
Mang Xiao ♣
6g
Zhi Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 ♦
Tonify Qi
6gTonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula.
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy
Directions: Wine treated Jiu Zhi Da Huang can be used in placed of Da Huang to strengthen the blood invigorating effects.
Modifications
For
+ Sheng Di Huang +Bai Mao Gen
Nosebleed
+ Shi Xiao San
Lochioschesis
+ Dang Gui + Huang Hua
Dysmenorrhea
+ Xiang Fu + Wu Yao + Ping Pi + Mu Xiang
Concurrent Qi Stagnation
+ Chi Shao + San Qi
Severe obstruction caused by blood stasis
Caution
Da Huang: Pregnancy • Nursing • Menstruation • Qi deficiency • Blood deficiency • Stomach deficiency cold • Spleen deficiency cold • Normal or loose stool • Normal blood flow • Postpartum
Gui Zhi: Pregnancy • Liver Wind • Measles • Open skin sores
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
Notes
Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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