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Herbs that regulate the Blood– Invigorate the bloodHerbs that regulate the Blood– Invigorate the bloodTo treat the disease when the flow of blood has been slowed, obstructed, or becomes static. Particularly useful To treat the disease when the flow of blood has been slowed, obstructed, or becomes static. Particularly useful for problems marked by the following signs and symptoms:for problems marked by the following signs and symptoms:
- Pain: general or localized. When local, the pain is usually stabbing, clearly localized, and does not move - Pain: general or localized. When local, the pain is usually stabbing, clearly localized, and does not move about.about.
- Numbness & paresthesias of the limbs- Numbness & paresthesias of the limbs
- Masses due to bleeding, including those associated with truma- Masses due to bleeding, including those associated with truma
- Bleeding of any kind of where the blood is dark purple and accompanied by clots- Bleeding of any kind of where the blood is dark purple and accompanied by clots
- Dark purple stasis spots on the skin, mucous membranes, or tongue- Dark purple stasis spots on the skin, mucous membranes, or tongue
Invigorate Blood
Stop Pain chuan xiong, yan hu suo, chuan xiong, yan hu suo, yu jinyu jin, , ru xiangru xiang, , mo yao, mo yao,
Irregular menstruation Dan Shen, Dan Shen, Tao Ren, Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Hong Hua, Niu Xi, Chuan Niu Xi, Niu Xi, Chuan Niu Xi, Wang Bu Liu Xing, Wang Bu Liu Xing, Ji Xue TengJi Xue Teng, , Yi Mu CaoYi Mu Cao, , Ze LanZe Lan
Break up blood stasis ( masses) E Zhu, E Zhu, San Leng, San Leng,
jiang huang, hu zhang,jiang huang, hu zhang, zi ran tong,zi ran tong, wu ling zhiwu ling zhi, , jiang jiang xiang,xiang, Fan Hong Hua, Fan Hong Hua,
Contraindications
Pregnancy
Herbs that Inviograte bloodHerbs that Inviograte blood
Part OnePart One
Stops PainStops Pain
Chuan Xiong Chuan Xiong 川芎川芎Yan Hu Suo Yan Hu Suo 延胡索延胡索
Yu Jin Yu Jin 郁金郁金Ru Xiang Ru Xiang 乳香乳香Mo Yao Mo Yao 没药没药
Chuan Xiong Chuan Xiong 川芎川芎
Pharmaceutical Name Chuanxiong Rhizoma
Actions
1. Invigorates the blood & promotes the movement of Qi
1. Expels wind & alleviates pain
Indications
(Excess)
Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, difficult labor, or retained lochia
Any externally-contracted wind disorder
Headache
Skin problems caused by wind
Dosage 3 - 9 g; when taken as a powder, 1-1.5g per dose
Cook
Toxic Sym.Tingling pain in the abdomen, urinary frequency, pain upon urinating, intense headache
Chuan Xiong Chuan Xiong 川芎川芎(Warm)(Warm)
Contraindications pregnancy
In those who bleed easily or have profuse menses
Combinations
Indications Formular
Xiang Fu 香附 Wide variety of disease due to Qi Stag. Or Blood stasis
Dang Gui 当归 Menstrual disorders
Tao Ren 桃仁Hong Hua 红花
Abdominal pain accompanying the menses, usually with clots
Pao Jiang Retained lochia, as in Generation Sheng Hua Tang
Yi Mu Cao
Tao RenProblems due to postpartum blood
stasis
Fang Feng
Jing Jie Headache from externally-contracted
wind-cold
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San
Chuan Xiong Chuan Xiong 川芎 川芎 (Warm)(Warm)
Yan Hu Suo Yan Hu Suo 延胡索延胡索
Pharmaceutical Name Corydalis Rhizoma
Actions
1. Alleviates Pain
2. Invigorates the blood
2. Promotes the movement of Qi
Indications
(Excess)
For pain of almost any kind affecting the chest, abdomen, or limbs, including that due to blood stasis & trauma
Dosage 3 -9 g
Cook
Toxic Sym.In high dosage ( 10 – 15 g): drowsiness, dizziness, and abdominal distention
Yan Hu Suo Yan Hu Suo 延胡索延胡索( Warm)( Warm)
ContraindicationsInappropriate during pregnancy unless warranted by exceptional circumstances
Combinations
Indications Formular
Xiang Fu 香附Dang Gui 当归
Dysmenorrhea due to Qi stag. & blood stasis
Yu Jin 郁金Gua Lou 瓜蒌
Chest & hypochondrial pain
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Headache & body aches due to blood stasis
Wu Yao 乌药 Abdominal pain from blood stasis due to cold
Gui Zhi 桂枝Dang Gui 当归
Dysmenorrhea due to cold
Ru Xiang 乳香Mo Yao 没药 Pain due to trauma
Dan Shen 丹参Hong Hua 红花
Coronary artery disease
Yan Hu Suo Yan Hu Suo 延胡索延胡索 ( Warm)( Warm)
Yu Jin Yu Jin 郁金郁金
Pharmaceutical Name Curcumae Radix
Actions
1. Invigorates the blood and stops pain while promoting the movement of qi & resolving constraint
2. Benefits the Gallbladder & reduces jaundice
2. Clears the heart and opens the orifices
3. Clear heat & cools the blood
Indications
( Excess )
Pain related to traumatic injury, or pain due to liver Qi stag.
Gall stones
Anxiety, agitation, seizures, or mental derangement
Bleeding due to heat in the blood
Dosage 6 -12 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted
Yu Jin Yu Jin 郁金郁金( Cold )( Cold )
Contraindications Pregnancy
Combinations
Indications Formular
Xiang Fu 香附Dang Gui 当归
Flank & abdominal pain from live Qi stag.
Zhi Ki 枳壳 Live Qi stag.
Chai Hu 柴胡 Irregular menses & dysmenorrhea
Shi Chang Pu 石菖蒲Zhu Li 竹沥 Muddled consciousness
Yin Chen 茵陈Zhi Zi 栀子 Jaundice due to damp heat
Hai Jin Sha 海金沙Ji Nei Jin 鸡内金 Gall stones
Yu Jin Yu Jin 郁金郁金 ( Cold )( Cold )
Comparing
Chuan Xiong Yu Jin
Both good at
1. invigorate the Blood and
2. Promote Qi Movement
Taste Warm Cold
LocationWidely used for all blood stasis
Working mainly on the chest & rib area
actionsAny externally-contracted
wind disorder
1. Cool blood & clear heart to treat anxiety & Irritability
2. Benefit GB, clear damp-heat
Instruction Good for all headache
Ru Xiang Ru Xiang 乳香乳香
Pharmaceutical Name Olibanum
Actions
1. Invigorates the blood & promotes the movement of Qi
2. Relaxes the sinews, invigorates the channels, & alleviates pain
3. Reduces swelling & generates flesh
Indications
( Excess )
Traumatic pain due to blood stasis
Wind-damp painful obstruction, rigidity and spasms
Sores, carbuncles
Pain, redness and swelling gums, mouth, and throat
Dosage 3 – 9 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. Ingestion of this substance can cause allergic reactions
Ru Xiang Ru Xiang 乳香乳香( Warm)( Warm)
ContraindicationsPregnancy
Weak stomachs
Combinations
Indications Formular
Wu Ling Zhi 五灵脂Xiang Fu 香附 Epigastric & abdominal pain
Mo Yao 没药 Pain due to trauma
Chuan Lian Zi 川楝子Mu Xiang 木香
Epigastric pain due to Qi stag. & blood stasis
Qiang Huo 羌活Qin Jiao 秦艽
Joints pain due to wind-cold-damp
Niu Xi 牛膝 Flank pain due to acute sprain
Ru Xiang Ru Xiang 乳香乳香 ( Warm)( Warm)
Mo Yao Mo Yao 没药没药
Pharmaceutical Name Myrrha
Actions
1. Invigorates the blood & dispels blood stasis
2. Promotes healing
Indications
( Excess )
Pain from trauma, sores, carbuncles, swelling, fixed abdominal masses, painful obsturction
Chronic nonhealing sores
Dosage 3 -9 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. Allergic reactions
Mo Yao Mo Yao 没药没药(Neutral)(Neutral)
Contraindications Pregnancy & weak stomachs
Combinations
Indications Formular
Yan Hu Suo 延胡索Xiang Fu 香附 Epigastric and abdominal pain
Hong Hua 红花 chest & abdominal pain due to blood stasis
Mo Yao Mo Yao 没药没药(Neutral)(Neutral)
Conclusion
Chuan XiongFor all blood stasis & headache
Yan Hu SuoStop pain
Yu JinCool blood & clear heart to treat anxiety & irritability
Ru Xiang Traumatic blood stasis
Mo Yao Traumatic blood stasis
Herbs that Inviograte bloodHerbs that Inviograte blood
Part TwoPart Two
To treat irregular menstruationTo treat irregular menstruation
Dan Shen Dan Shen 丹参丹参 , ,
Tao Ren Tao Ren 桃仁桃仁 , ,
Hong Hua, Hong Hua, 红花红花Niu Xi, Niu Xi, 牛膝牛膝
Chuan Niu Xi, Chuan Niu Xi, 川牛膝川牛膝Wang Bu Liu Xing, Wang Bu Liu Xing, 王不留行王不留行
Ji Xue Teng, Ji Xue Teng, 鸡血藤鸡血藤Yi Mu Cao, Yi Mu Cao, 益母草益母草
Ze Lan Ze Lan 泽兰泽兰
Dan Shen Dan Shen 丹参丹参
Pharmaceutical Name Salviae miltiorrhizae Radix
Actions
1. Invigorates the blood & dispels stasis
2. Clears heat & soothes irritability
2. Nourishes the blood & calms the spirit
3. Cools the blood & reduces abscesses
Indications
( Excess & def. )
Wide variety of blood stasis disorders in any part of body
Restlessness, irritability, palpitation
Insomnia due to blood def.
Widely used in all heart disease now
Dosage 6 -15 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. Dry mouth, dizziness, general weakness
Dan Shen Dan Shen 丹参丹参( slightly cold )( slightly cold )
ContraindicationsPregnancy
Do not use in combination with Li Lu
Combinations
Indications Formular
Tao Ren 桃仁Yi Mu Cao 益母草 Postpartum abdominal pain
Ru Xiang 乳香 Pain & swelling
Tan Xiang 檀香Sha Ren 砂仁 Pain in the chest
Dan Shen Yin
丹参饮
Mu Dan Pi 牡丹皮Sheng Di Huang 生地黄
High fever caused irritibality
Suan Zhao Ren 酸枣仁Bai Zi Ren 柏子仁 Insomnia due to heart blood def.
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
天王补心丹
Xuan Shen 玄参Lian Qiao 连翘 Intense irritability
Qing Ying tang
清营汤
Dan Shen Dan Shen 丹参丹参 ( slightly cold ( slightly cold ))
Tao Ren Tao Ren 桃仁桃仁
Pharmaceutical Name Persicae Semen
Actions
1. Breaks up blood stasis
2. Moistens the intestines & unblocks the bowels
Indications
( Excess )
Menstrual disorders
Abdominal pain, traumatic injury, flank pain
Constipation
Dosage 4.5 – 9 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. Toxic ( amygdalin content ): irritation, headache, vomiting…
Tao Ren Tao Ren 桃仁桃仁(neutral)(neutral)
Contraindications Pregnancy & blood def.
Combinations
Indications Formular
Hong Hua 红花 Dysmenorrhea & amenorrhea
Hong Hua 红花Chi Shao 赤芍 Pain due to trauma
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang 桃红四物汤
Pao Jiang 炮姜Chuan Xiong 川芎
Lower abdominal pain , as in Generation
Sheng Hua Tang
生花汤
Da Huang 大黄Gui Zhi 桂枝
Blood stasis and heat in the lower burner
Tao He Chen Qi Tang
Yi Yi Ren 薏苡仁Lu Gen 芦根 Lung abscess Wei Jing Tang
Xing Ren 杏仁Huo Ma Ren 火麻仁 Constipation Wu Ren Wan
Tao Ren Tao Ren 桃仁桃仁 (neutral)(neutral)
Hong HuaHong Hua
Pharmaceutical Name Carthami Flos
Actions
1. Invigorates the blood, dispels stasis
1. Unblocks menstruation
2. Stops Pain
Indications
( Excess )
Wide variety of problems due to blood stasis
Amenorrhea
Trauma, nonsuppurative sores
Abdominal masses
Dosage 3 – 9 g
Cook
Toxic Sym. Headache, nausea, dilated pupils
Hong Hua Hong Hua 红花红花(Warm)(Warm)
ContraindicationsPregnancy
Any problem related to bleeding
Combinations
Indications Formula
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Pain in the chest & abdomenXue Fu Zhu Yu
Tang
Sheng Di 生地Lian Qiao 连翘Chi Shao 赤芍
Pain , redness, and swelling of the eyes
Yi Mu Cao 益母草Niu Xi 牛膝
Abdominal pain due to blood stasis
Zi Cao 紫草Dang Gui 当归
Carbuncles, boils and other toxic swelling
Hong Hua Hong Hua 红花红花 (Warm)(Warm)
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Niu Xi Niu Xi 牛膝牛膝
Pharmaceutical Name Achyranthis bidentatae Radix
Actions
1. Invigorates the blood & dispels blood stasis
2. Tonifies the liver and kidney, strengthens the sinews and bones and benefits the joints
1. Induces the downward movement of blood & fire
Indications
( Excess & Def. )
Dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, and retained lochia
Post-traumatic pain
Pain & soreness affecting the lower back and knees
Damp-painful obstruction
Liver Yang rising;
Dosage 6 -15 g
Cook
Toxic sym. None noted
Niu Xi 牛膝(neutral)
ContraindicationsPregnancy
Excessive menstruation
Combinations
Indications Formular
Hong Hua 红花Rou Gui 肉桂
Dang Gui 当归
Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and delayed menstruation
Ru Xiang 乳香Mo Yao 没药 Pain from truma
Du Zhong 杜仲 Pain & weakness of the lower back
Shu Di Huang 熟地Gui Ban 龟板 Weak lower back
Hu Qian Wan
虎潜丸Dai Zhe Shi 代赭石
Mu Li 牡蛎Dizziness & vertigo due to Liver &
kid. Def.Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
Dang Gui 当归Huang Qin 黄芩 Hot painful urinary dribbling
Niu Xi 牛膝 (neutral)
Chuan Niu Xi Chuan Niu Xi 川牛膝川牛膝
Pharmaceutical Name Cyathulae Radix
Actions
1. Invigorates the blood & unblocks the menses
2. Expels wind, drains dampness
Indications
(Excess)
Dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea
Pain due to truma
Atrophy & spasms of the lwer extremities due to wind-dampness
Dosage 4.5 -9 g
Cook
Toxic Sym.
Chuan Niu Xi Chuan Niu Xi 川牛膝川牛膝( Neutral )( Neutral )
Wang Bu Liu Xing Wang Bu Liu Xing 王不留行王不留行
Pharmaceutical Name Vaccariae Semen
Actions
1. Promotes the movement of blood & invigorates the channels
2. Reduces swelling
Indications
(Excess )
Promotes lactation in upper body
Unblocks menstruation in the lower body
Painful swellings, especially of the breast or testicles
Dosage 4.5- 9g
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted
Wang Bu Liu Xing Wang Bu Liu Xing 王不留行王不留行(Neutral)(Neutral)
Contraindications Pregnancy
Combinations
Indications Formular
Dang Gui 当归Xiang Fu 香附
Menstrual irrregularies or amenorrhea
Chuan Shan Jia 穿山甲
Insufficient lactation & breast abscess
Lu Lu Tong 路路通Tong Cao 通草Huang Qi 黄芪
Insufficient lactation
Pu Gong Ying 蒲公英Gua Lou 瓜蒌 Breast abscess
Wang Bu Liu Xing Wang Bu Liu Xing 王不留行王不留行 (Neutral)(Neutral)
Yi Mu Cao Yi Mu Cao 益母草益母草
Pharmaceutical Name Leonuri Herba
Actions1. Invigorates the blood & dispels stasis
2. Promotes urination & reduces swelling
3. Clears heat & resloves toxicity
Indications
(Excess )
Gynecological discorders such as irregular mensturation, premenstrual abdominal pain, heavy menstruation
Acute systemic edema
Sores, abscess and toxic swelling
Dosage 9-15g
Cook
Toxic Sym. Sudden general weakness, stiffness and paralysis
Yi Mu Cao Yi Mu Cao 益母草益母草(slightly cold)(slightly cold)
Contraindications Pregnancy
Combinations
Indications Formular
Dang Gui 当归 Irregular menstruation
Chuan Xiong 川芎Xiang Fu 香附 Dysmenorrhea
Bai Mao Gen 白茅根 Edema accompanied by blood stasis
Huang Jing 黄精Shi Wei 石韦 Kidney stones & bloody urine
Yi Mu Cao Yi Mu Cao 益母草 益母草 (slightly cold)(slightly cold)
Ji Xue Teng Ji Xue Teng 鸡血藤鸡血藤
Pharmaceutical Name Spatholobi Caulis
Actions1. Promotes the movement of blood & tonifies the blood
2. Invigorates the channels & relaxes the sinews
Indications
(Excess & def. )
Dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, or amenorrhea
Numbness or the extremities
Generalized joint soreness due to blood def. or blood stasis
Dosage 9-15g
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted
Ji Xue Teng Ji Xue Teng 鸡血藤鸡血藤( warm )( warm )
Contraindications Profuse menses
Combinations
Indications Formular
Shu Di Huang 熟地Bai Shao 白芍Dang Gui 当归
Blood deficiency after traumatic injury
Dang Gui Ji Xue Teng Tang
Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生Niu Xi 牛膝 Wind-damp painful obstruction
Qiang Huo 羌活Luo shi Teng 络石藤
Painful obstruction
Dan Shen 丹参Du Zhong 杜仲
Weakness & numbness, and paralysis of the limbs
Ji Xue Teng Ji Xue Teng 鸡血藤 鸡血藤 ( warm )( warm )
Ze Lan Ze Lan 泽兰泽兰
Pharmaceutical Name Lycopi Herba
Actions1. Invigorates the blood & dispels stasis
2. Promotes urination
Indications
(Excess)
Blood stasis obstructiong the menses
Postpartum abdominal pain from blood stasis
Tramuatic injury
Postpartum edema, systemic or facial edema
Dosage 9-15g
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted
Ze Lan Ze Lan 泽兰泽兰( slightly warm )( slightly warm )
Contraindications Pregnancy
Blood def. or in the absence of blood stasis
Combinations
Indications Formular
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and trauma-induced pain
Dan Shen 丹参 Trauma induced swelling
Dang Gui 当归Jin Yin Hua 金银花
Swelling and pain from abscess
Han Fang Ji 汉防己 Postpartum edema
Ze Lan Ze Lan 泽兰 泽兰 ( slightly warm )( slightly warm )
Herbs that Inviograte bloodHerbs that Inviograte blood
Part ThreePart Three
Breaks up blood stasis ( masses)Breaks up blood stasis ( masses)
Sang Leng Sang Leng 三棱三棱E Zhu E Zhu 莪术莪术
San Leng San Leng 三棱三棱
Pharmaceutical Name Sparganii Rhizoma
Actions
1. Forcefully breaks up blood stasis, promotes the movement of qi, and alleviates pain
2. Dissolves accumulations
Indications
(Excess)
Blood stasis pattern with amenorrhea, dysmenhorrea
Abdominal masses
Pain due to food stagnation
.
Dosage 3-9g
Cook
Toxic Sym. None noted
San Leng San Leng 三棱三棱( neutral)( neutral)
Contraindications Pregnancy
Excessive menstruation
Combinations
Indications Formular
E Zhu 莪术Dang Gui 当归Hong Hua 红花Tao Ren 桃仁
Amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain , and fixed abdominal masses due to
blood stasis
Yan Hu Suo 延胡索 Pain due to blood stasis
Mu Xiang 木香Qing Pi 青皮
Shen Qu 神曲Pain due to food stagnation
San Leng San Leng 三棱 三棱 ( neutral)( neutral)
E Zhu E Zhu 莪术莪术
Pharmaceutical Name Curcumae Rhizoma
Actions
1. Breaks up blood stasis, promotes the movement of Qi, and alleviates pain
2. Dissolves accumulations & alleviates pain
Indications
(Excess)
Abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea
Abdominal masses
Distention due to food stagnation
.
Dosage 3-9g
Cook
Toxic Sym. Dizziness, nausea, dyspnea
E Zhu E Zhu 莪术莪术( warm)( warm)
Contraindications Pregnancy
Excessive menstruation
Combinations
Indications Formular
Sang Leng Fixed palpable masses
Dan Shen
Bie JiaFirm abdominal masses
Dang Gui
Niu Xi
Chuan Xiong
Menstrual disorders
Fixed abdominal masses
Mu XiangAbdominal fullness due to
food stag.
Qing PiPain & fullness in the chest
due to Qi stag.
E Zhu E Zhu 莪术 莪术 ( warm)( warm)