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Huo Xue Jie Du Tang活血解毒湯

Invigorate the Blood and Resolve Toxicity Decoction

Medicinals
12

Composition

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis10 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, disperses Cold, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.

    for amenorrhea, pain, swelling and other symptoms associated with Blood Stasis.
    • Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Chuan Xiong
    Chi Shao,* for amenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency and Stagnation.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong9 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi and alleviates pain*.

    harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
    • Dang Gui, Hong Hua
    Tao Ren,* for abdominal pain accompanying menstruation and headache from Blood Stagnation.
  • Chi XiaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, cools the Blood, reduces swelling from sores and abscesses and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    for Blood-Stasis induced gynecological disorders such as immobile abdominal masses and amenorrhea with abdominal pain.
    for Blood Stasis induced menstrual disorders, especially those characterized by early period, excessive bleeding, and thick purple clots.
    • Tao Ren, Hong Hua
    Chuan Xiong,* for Blood Stagnation in the chest.
  • Quan XieScorpio5 g

    Attacks and relieves Fire toxins, dissipates nodules and rashes and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    for toxic, swollen sores and scrofula.
  • Wu GongScolopendra3 g

    Attacks and relieves Fire toxins, relieves abdominal masses, dissipates nodules, stops pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Tao RenSm. Persicae10 g

    Breaks up Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and drains abscesses.

  • Hong HuaFlos Carthami12 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels, unblocks menstruation, alleviates pain and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

    • Tao Ren, Chuan Xiong, Chi Shao
    Dang Gui,* for menstrual pain or amenorrhea.
    invigorates the Blood for all types of Blood Stagnation.
    for chest and abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
  • Xia Ku CaoSp. Prunellae15 g

    Clears Hot Phlegm, dissipates nodules and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Lian QiaoFr. Forsythiae10 g

    Clears Heat, especially in the Upper Jiao, relieves toxicity, reduces abscesses, dissipates clumps, clears Blood Heat, promotes urination and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Si Gua LuoFr. Luffae10 g

    Resolves toxicity, reduces swelling and unblocks the channels and collaterals in the breast.

  • Gua LouFr. Trichosanthis15 g

    Regulates *Qi, reduces abscesses, clears Hot Phlegm, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.*

  • Ju HeSm. Citri Reticulatae10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, dissipates clumps and stops pain.

Actions

  • Eliminates Heat
  • Counteracts toxicity
  • Activates the Blood
  • Disperses Blood Stasis
  • Removes Phlegm that carries Heat
  • Disperses nodules.
  • Suppresses the proliferation of cancer cells

Patterns treated

Heat Toxicity

Manifestations

  • The tumor grows at a rapid pace
  • A lump within the breast accompanied by internal fluid
  • A condition of long duration
  • The area is painful
  • Reddening of the area
  • An ulcerated area
  • Foul-smelling fluid, yellow or blood-tinged, draining from the area
  • Exhaustion
  • An elevated body temperature
  • Nervous apprehension
  • Dryness of the mouth
  • A thirsty sensation
  • Urine that is dark in color
  • A bitter flavor in the mouth
  • Reddened eyes
  • Difficulty sleeping
Tongue body
The tongue is red
Coating
A coating that is white, or yellow and greasy, or thick, sticky, dry and yellow in appearance
Pulse
A wiry pulse, or one that is rolling and rapid, or wiry, overflowing and rapid

Indications

Cancer of the breast