Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Alternative Name: Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction

Drug Composition:

• Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Dang Gui): 9g

• Radix Rehmanniae (Sheng Di): 9g

• Semen Persicae (Tao Ren): 12g (Peach Kernel)

• Flos Carthami (Hong Hua): 9g (Safflower)

• Fructus Aurantii (Zhi Ke): 6g

• Radix Paeoniae Rubra (Chi Shao): 6g (Red Peony Root)

• Radix Bupleuri (Chai Hu): 3g

• Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae (Gan Cao): 3g (Licorice Root)

• Radix Platycodonis (Jie Geng): 4.5g

• Rhizoma Chuanxiong (Chuan Xiong): 4.5g

• Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae (Niu Xi): 10g

Method of Administration:

Decoct the ingredients in water and take the resulting liquid orally.

Functions:

This formula is indicated for a pattern of blood stasis in the chest. Its primary functions are to invigorate the blood, dispel stasis, move Qi, and alleviate pain.

It is used to treat symptoms such as:

• Chronic, fixed, and stabbing pain in the chest and/or head.

• Persistent hiccups.

• Choking when drinking water.

• Dry heaves.

• A sensation of internal heat and oppression.

• Palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, and excessive dreaming.

• Irritability and a tendency towards anger.

• Tidal fever in the evening.

• Dark or purplish lips or dark circles around the eyes.

• A dark-red tongue, which may have purple spots (ecchymosis) or petechiae.

Contraindications:

Due to the significant number of blood-activating and stasis-removing herbs in the formula, it is contraindicated during pregnancy.

Source:

This formula originates from the classical Chinese medical text Yi Lin Gai Cuo (《医林改错》), “Correction of Errors in the Forest of Medicine”.