Prescriptions for Promoting Blood Circulation to Remove Blood Stasis
Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang (通窍活血汤)
Name
The Prescription of 通窍活血汤
Source
The book Yi Lin Gai Cuo
Ingredients
Chi Shao 3 g,Chuan Xiong 3 g,Tao Ren 9 g,Hong Zao 7 dates,Hong Hua 9 g,Scallion 3 g,Sheng Jiang 9 g,She Xiang 0.15 g.Explanation
Chi Shao and Chuan Xiong: Promoting the circulation of blood and activating blood.
Tao Ren and Hong Hua: Activating blood flow to remove blood stasis, subduing swelling and relieving pain.
She Xiang：Inducing resuscitation.
Yellow Wine: Dredging collaterals.
Da Zao: Tempering the actions of She Xiang.
The Effect of 通窍活血汤
Effect
Activate blood to resolve blood stasis, Inducing resuscitation and activate collaterals.
Indications
Urticaria, rosacea, pelada, leucoderma due to blood stasis.
Administrations
Decoct in yellow wine for oral dose to be taken before bed.
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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