- LIV-8, ST-36 and BL-20 nourish Blood.
Herbal Treatment
Prescriptions
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang
(Eliminating Stasis below the Diaphragm Decoction)
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis 9 g
Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii 3 g
Chi Shao Radix Paeoniae rubrae 6 g
Hong Hua Flos Carthami tinctorii 9 g
Tao Ren Semen Persicae 9 g
Wu Ling Zhi Excrementum Trogopteri 9 g
Yan Hu Suo Rhizoma Corydalis yanhusuo 3 g
Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi 3 g
Zhi Ke Fructus Citri aurantii 5 g
Wu Yao Radix Linderae strychnifoliae 6 g
Mu Dan Pi Cortex Moutan radicis 6 g
Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis 9 g
Explanation
This formula is specific to move Blood, eliminate stasis, stop pain and dissolve masses in the
lower abdomen.
- Dang Gui, Chi Shao, Chuan Xiong, Hong Hua and Tao Ren, a modified version of
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang Prunus-Carthamus Four Substances Decoction, move
Liver-Blood. - Wu Ling Zhi and Yan Hu Suo "break" Blood, eliminate stasis, stop pain and dissolve
masses. - Zhi Ke, Xiang Fu and Wu Yao move Qi which helps to move Blood.
- Dan Pi clears any Liver-Heat which may derive from the hot herbs within the formula.
- Gan Cao harmonizes and stops pain.
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