INDIVIDUAL HERBS

Pharmaceutical Latin: Tabanus
Common English: Tabanus
Horse Fly
Gadfly
Herbs that Regulate the Blood: Herbs that Invigorates the Blood
Taste Temperature Entering Meridians Dosage
Bitter
Slightly Cold
(Cool)
Toxic
(Slightly Toxic)
Liver
1-3g
Powder: 0.3-0.6g
Actions Indications/Syndromes

Breaks up Blood Stasis, reduces abdominal masses and unblocks the Blood vessels

Amenorrhea, abdominal masses or retained lochia from Blood Stasis

Dispels Stasis, heals injuries and stops pain

Traumatic injury

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Contraindicated during pregnancy.
  • Contraindicated in the absence of significant Blood Stasis.
  • Contraindicated for the debilitated.
  • Contraindicated for those with diarrhea.
INCOMPATIBILITIES
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Hirudo
Shui Zhi
Rx. et Rz. Rhei
Da Huang
(Eupolyphaga)
(Tu Bie Chong)

Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata
Shu Di Huang
Hirudo
Shui Zhi
Sm. Persicae
Tao Ren

Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata
Shu Di Huang
Olibanum
Ru Xiang
Myrrh
Mo Yao

or

Olibanum
Ru Xiang
Myrrh
Mo Yao

Amenorrhea from Blood Stasis.

Amenorrhea or retained lochia.

Trauma-related injury.

Hirudo
Shui Zhi

Rx. Rehmanniae
Sheng Di Huang
Hirudo
Shui Zhi
Sm. Persicae
Tao Ren

 

Resolves severe Blood Stasis with mania, and abdominal masses or severe Blood accumulation following trauma.

Irregular menstruation.

Postpartum bleeding and pain.

 

  1. This herb treats uterine fibroids.
  2. Ancient formulas frequently used this herb, but now it is rarely used.
  3. It very rapidly breaks up Blood Stasis and strongly and rapidly travels through the channels and collaterals to reach otherwise difficult areas to access. Its action is relatively short lived.
  4. Both Meng Chong and Hirudo Shui Zhi enter the Blood level of the Liver to strongly break up Blood Stasis and accumulation. Shui Zhi is neutral, gradual, stable and consistent. Meng Chong is slightly cold and somewhat toxic. It sudden and strong. but short-lived.
  5. Meng Chong. Eupolyphaga Tu Bie Chong and Hirudo Shui Zhi Are all very strong substances to break open severe Blood Stasis. They can easily injure Qi if not used properly. When necessary, tonic herbs should be used to prevent damage. Meng Chong is the strongest, followed by Shui Zhi and then Tu Bie Chong.
  6. Baked Tabanus Bei Meng Chong is less toxic and has a less objectionable taste and odor.