HERB FORMULAS

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Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 3-15g Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling and alleviates pain.
With Tao Ren and Hong Hua, for symptoms associated with Blood Stasis.
Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi 6-16g Invigorates the Blood and expels Blood Stasis.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 4-10g Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels and alleviates pain.
With Tao Ren, invigorates the Blood for all types of Blood Stagnation.
Pheretima Di Long 4-15g Clears Heat and unblocks and promotes movement in the channels and collaterals.
Eupolyphaga/ Steleophaga Tu Bie Chong 3-12g Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and disperses lumps and masses.
Hirudo Shui Zhi 1-6g Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis and reduces fixed masses.
Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu 1.5-10g Promotes Blood flow, reduces swelling and alleviates Wind-Damp Bi and sores.
Concha Arcae Wa Leng Zi 9-30g Invigorates the Blood, dissolves Phlegm, resolves Stagnation, softens hardness and dissipates nodules.
Sm. Vaccariae Wang Bu Liu Xing 4-30g Promotes the movement of Blood, promotes lactation, invigorates the channels, reduces swelling and drains abscesses.
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Breaks up Stagnation
  • Blood Stagnation
  • Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe
  • Pain is worse with pressure
  • Dark complexion
  • Fixed, palpable masses
  • Bleeding with clots
  • Purple lips
  • Purple nails
  • Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas
  • Dry skin
  • Varicose and spider veins
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots
  • T: Purple, possible purple or red spots
    Red purple if there is Heat
    Blue purple if there is Cold
  • C: White
  • P: Choppy or Wiry and choppy
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HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS