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Medicinals
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Composition

  • Huang QiRx. Astragali45 g

    Tonifies Qi and Blood and relieves numbness and pain.

    for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia, fatigue, tired extremities and spontaneous sweating.
  • Dang ShenRx. Codonopsis20 g

    Tonifies the Middle Jiao, augments *Qi, nourishes the Blood and promotes the generation of Body Fluids*.

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, reduces swelling and alleviates pain.

    for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
    harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong15 g

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

    for numbness of the limbs.
  • Shui ZhiHirudo9 g

    Breaks up and drives out Blood Stasis.

  • Di LongPheretima9 g

    Drains Heat, settles convulsions, extinguishes Wind, promotes movement in the channels and collaterals and stops spasms.

    • Huang Qi, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong
    Hong Hua,* for hemiplegia or hemiparesis following Wind-Stroke.
  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra9 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, reduces swelling, clears Heat and cools the Blood.

    for trauma induced pain.
  • Zhi ShiFr. Aurantii Immaturus9 g

    Breaks up Stagnant Qi, descends Qi, reduces accumulation, unblocks the bowels and removes Stagnant Food.

    • Chen Pi
    strengthens the Middle Jiao.
  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae9 g

    Regulates Qi, descends Qi, adjusts the Middle and relieves the diaphragm.

  • Hong HuaFlos Carthami6 g

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

    for chest and abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stasis.

Actions

  • Boosts Qi
  • Activates the Blood

Patterns treated

Deficient Qi accompanied by Blood Stagnation

Manifestations

  • Head pain
  • Tiredness
  • Lack of strength
  • Diminished clarity of consciousness
  • Unformed stools
  • Poor appetite
  • Lightheadedness
  • Paleness of the face
  • Faint voice
  • Disinclination to talk
  • Perspiring with minimal or no exertion
  • Pain that is stationary, sharp, and/or intense
  • Pain that intensifies with pressure
  • Darkened complexion
  • Masses that are stationary and palpable
  • Hemorrhage containing clots
  • Lips with a purple tint
  • Nails with a purple tint
  • Skin lacking moisture
  • Skin discoloration—blue, dark, or purplish—in areas either small or large
  • Varicose veins together with spider veins
  • Hands and feet that feel cold
  • Inclination toward bleeding dark blood or clots
Tongue body
Pale or purple in color, possibly with purple or red spots
Coating
A white-colored coating
Pulse
Empty, or choppy, or wiry combined with choppy

Indications

The stabilization phase following subarachnoid hemorrhage

Notes

Give the formula starting 48 hours up to 15 days following hospital admission.