Invigorates Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Relieves Pain
For Blood Stasis due to trauma with swelling and pain. It enters the Xue level and is for amenorrhea, dysmenorrheal and postpartum chest congestion and dyspnea.
Stops Bleeding, Generates Flesh, Protects Ulcer surface
Used topically to stop bleeding from trauma. Used internally for upper digestive tract bleeding. For chronic non-healing ulcers, hemorrhoids with swelling and pain, open sores with pus.
Contraindications and Cautions
Do not take internally during pregnancy
Do not use without symptoms of blood stasis
Do not take during menses
Herb-Drug Interactions
This section is being researched, and is not completed.
Toxicity and Overdose
Allergic reactions reported include pruritus, skin wheals, eruptions, angioneurotic edema of the hands and feet.
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.