Xiao Huo Luo Dan (Minor Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill)

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Formula 3 of 13 in Formulas that Expel Wind

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Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels

Actions:

• Invigorates the blood, warms and unblocks the channels, dispels wind and damp, and transforms phlegm

Indications:

• Wind Damp Cold blocking the channels: Severe migrating or fixed pain in the joints and bones with stiffness and a reduced range of motion
• Wind Phlegm blockage with Blood stagnation in the channels (Wind Stroke): Chronic weakness, numbness, and pain of the extremities. Possible paralysis. Wind stroke.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale or purple tongue with a white and moist coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry and slippery pulse

Western Uses:

• Apoplexy
• Arthritis
• Cerebral Vascular Accident

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• As this formula is very invigorating and pungent, it should only be used in patients with a strong constitution
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Do not use in hypertensive patients.
• Do not use in cases where there is yin or blood deficiency.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances.
  While some Chinese herbs are toxic, many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity.

Preparation Notes:

• Grind the ingredients in to a powder, add honey, and form in to pills.
• Take 3 Grams, 2 times daily on an empty stomach with water or wine.

Originally Appeared In:

• Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Spleen, Heart, Liver, Lungs, Bladder

There are 6 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Cao Wu (Prepared Wild Aconite)
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Quantity = 180 grams Mo Yao (Myrrh)
Quantity = 66 grams Ru Xiang (Frankincense Resin)
Quantity = 66 grams Di Long (Earthworm)
Quantity = 180 grams

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