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
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.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 6 of 13 in Formulas that Invigorate the Blood
