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Huo Xue Zhi Tong Tang活血止痛汤

Invigorate the Blood and Alleviate Pain Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi6–14 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi and alleviates pain*.

  • Xue JieSanguis Draconis0.3–0.6 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and alleviates pain.

  • Er ChaCatechu1–3 g

    Stops bleeding and generates flesh.

  • Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

    for Blood Stasis.
  • Hong HuaFlos Carthami3–10 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels and alleviates pain.

    for trauma with pain and swelling.
    invigorates the Blood for all types of Blood Stagnation.
  • Tao RenSm. Persicae4–10 g

    Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and stops pain due to Blood Stasis.

    for symptoms associated with Blood Stasis.
    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
    tonifies the Blood and moves Qi.
  • Fu LingPoria9–18 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.

  • Mu Dan PiCx. Moutan6–12 g

    Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

  • E ZhuRz. Curcumae3–10 g

    Invigorates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and alleviates pain.

    for Qi and Blood Stagnation with clumping and accumulations leading to pain.
  • San LengRz. Sparganii3–10 g

    Forcefully breaks up Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and alleviates pain.

  • Su MuLignum Sappan3–10 g

    Invigorates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, reduces swellings, opens the channels, stops bleeding and alleviates pain.

    strongly promotes the movement of Qi and Blood, breaks up Blood Stagnation and stops pain.
    for traumatic injury with painful, swollen bruises or hematomas.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba5–30 g

    Nourishes the Blood and alleviates pain.

    for muscle spasms, pain and numbness.
    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3–14 g

    Moderates spasms, alleviates pain, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Actions

  • Activates the Blood
  • Removes Blood Stasis
  • Opens the channels and collaterals
  • Diminishes swelling and bruising
  • Alleviates pain

Patterns treated

Blood that has become Stagnant

Manifestations

  • Injuries caused by physical trauma
  • A painful sensation
  • A swollen area
  • Inflamed tissue
  • Bruised skin, i.e. ecchymosis
  • Injury involving both soft tissue and bone

Indications

  • Injury resulting from trauma
  • Fractured bones
  • A dislocated joint
  • Injuries to the soft tissues