Prescriptions for Promoting Blood Circulation to Remove Blood Stasis
Shentong Zhuyu Tang
Name
The Prescription of Shentong Zhuyu Tang
Source
Yi Lin Gai Cuo
Ingredients
Qin Jiao 3 g,Chuan Xiong 6 g,Tao Ren 9 g,Hong Hua 9 g,Qiang Huo 3 g,Gan Cao 6 g,Mo Yao 6 g,Dang Gui 9 g,Ling Zhi 6 g,Xiang Fu 3 g,Niu Xi 9 g,Di Long 6 g.Explanation
Qin Jiao and Qiang Huo: Expelling wind and eliminating dampness.
Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Dang Gui and Chuan Xiong: Activating blood and eliminating blood stasis.
Mo Yao, Wu Ling Zhi, Xiang Fu: promoting the circulation of qi and blood, alleviating pain.
Niu Xi and Di Long: Unblocking collateral.
Gan Cao: Tempering the actions of all the ingredients.
The Effect of Shentong Zhuyu Tang
Effect
Activate blood and eliminate stasis, expel wind and eliminate dampness, treat rheumatic arthritis and alleviate pain.
Indications
Lumbocrural pain, brachialgia, shoulder pain, ache all over, rheumatic arthritis with blood stasis.
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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