Prescriptions for Promoting Blood Circulation to Remove Blood Stasis
Shaofu Zhuyu Tang
Name
The Prescription of Shaofu Zhuyu Tang
Source
The book Yi Lin Gai Cuo
Ingredients
Xiao Hui Xiang 7 grains,Gan Jiang 0.6 g,Yan Hu Suo 3 g,Mo Yao 6 g,Dang Gui 9 g,Chuan Xiong 6 g,Guan Gui 3 g,Chi Shao 6 g,Pu Huang 9 g,Wu Ling Zhi 6 g.Explanation
Xiao Hui Xiang, Rou Gui, Gan Jiang: Regulating qi and activating blood, warming and dredging the meridians.
Dang Gui, Chi Shao: Eliminating stasis and activating blood.
Pu Huang, Wu Ling Zhi, Chuan Xiong, Yuan Hu and Mo Yao: activating blood and regulating qi to alleviate pain.
The Effect of Shaofu Zhuyu Tang
Effect
Activate blood and eliminate stasis, warm the meridians and alleviate pain.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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