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Hypertension #1

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra4.5–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat, cools the Blood, clears Liver Fire and relieves eye pain.

  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong3–10 g

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

  • Hong HuaFlos Carthami3–10 g

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

    for chest and abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
  • Dan ShenRx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae3–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, clears Heat and soothes irritability.

  • Niu XiRx. Achyranthis Bidentatae6–16 g

    Invigorates the Blood, expels Blood Stasis and descends Blood and Fire.

  • Zhen ZhuMargarita0.3–1 g

    Sedates the Heart and settles tremors and palpitations.

  • Xia Ku CaoSp. Prunellae6–18 g

    Clears Liver Fire, brightens the eyes and treats hypertension.

Actions

  • Quickens the Blood
  • Disperses Blood Stasis
  • Guards against stroke

Patterns treated

Stagnant Blood

Manifestations

  • A dark, lusterless facial complexion
  • A wasted, thin physique
  • Distention affecting both flanks and ribs, at times with sharp pain
  • An enlarged Liver and Spleen
  • A choking, suffocating feeling in the chest
  • Frequent sighing
  • A gloomy, melancholic state
  • Feelings of depression
  • Irritable temperament
  • Anger without adequate cause
  • In women: irregular periods, painful menstruation, and breast distention and pain occurring before and during menses
Tongue body
Dark purple in color, at times with purple spots along its edge
Pulse
Wiry, choppy and slow in quality

Indications

  • Elevated blood pressure
  • Preventive care against stroke