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Zhu Yu Zhi Xue Tang逐瘀踯血湯

Eliminate Stasis and Stop Bleeding Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Da HuangRx. et Rz. Rhei3–15 g

    Drains Heat from the Blood, invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

    • Dang Gui Wei
    for Blood Stasis.
    for Deficiency Fire.
  • Sheng Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata5–30 g

    Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and generates fluids.

  • Dang Gui WeiExtremitas Radicis Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold, stops pain due to Blood Stasis and regulates the menses.

  • Chi ShaoRx. Paeoniae Rubra4.5–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and relieves pain.

    for Blood Stasis induced menstrual disorders, especially those characterized by early period, excessive bleeding, and thick purple clots.
    for Blood Stasis disorders including amenorrhea and menstrual pain.
  • Mu Dan PiCx. Moutan6–12 g

    Clears Heat, cools, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

  • Zhi KeFr. Aurantii3–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure and resolves hardenings.

  • Gui BanPlastrum Testudinis9–45 g

    Nourishes Yin and anchors the *Yang, benefits the Kidneys, nourishes and cools the Blood, stabilizes the Chong and Ren channels and stops uterine bleeding*.

  • Tao RenSm. Persicae4–10 g

    Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.

Actions

  • Promotes the movement of Blood
  • Removes Stasis
  • Reduces Heat

Patterns treated

Blood Stagnation accompanied by Heat

Manifestations

  • Bleeding that does not stop
  • The blood appears purplish-black in color
  • Pain in the lower abdomen
  • The pain eases once heavy bleeding occurs
Tongue body
Purple, or marked with black spots
Coating
A coating that is thin and white in appearance
Pulse
A pulse that is deep and wiry, or alternatively tight and choppy

Indications

Irregular bleeding from the uterus outside the normal cycle

Modifications