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Chapter 13 – Blood-Regulating Formulas Section 1 – Blood-Invigorating and Stasis-Removing Formulas Tōng Qiào Huó Xuè Tāng (Unblock the Orifices and Invigorate the Blood Decoction)

conditions involving blood stagnation in the chest. The and (Radix Rehmanniae). Moreover, it has Chai uses for Tong Huo Tang in veterinary medicine (Radix Bupleuri), Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii) and Jie are also very similar to that of Xue Tang because Geng (Radix Platycodonis) to move and regulate qi and to the two formulas have in common four herbs that move relieve Liver qi stagnation. For most cases then, Xue Fu the blood: (Semen Persicae), Hong Hua (Flos Zhu Yu Tang is the formula of choice for treating condi- Carthami), Chuan (Rhizoma Chuanxiong), and tions of the head and face, not Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang. Chi (Radix Paeoniae Rubra). Xue Fu Yu Tang, however, contains two herbs that protect yin and blood References from being injured: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 1. Shan Xi (Shanxi Chinese Medicine), 1991; 12(11):511. 2. Shan Xi Zhong Yi (Shanxi Chinese Medicine), 1990; 6(5):25.

Xuè Fŭ Zhú Yū Tāng (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction) 血府逐瘀湯 血府逐瘀湯 Name: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang Literal Name: Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction Alternate Names: Hsieh Fu Yu Tang, Blood-House Blood Stasis-Dispelling Decoction, Persica and Carthamus Combination Original Source: Yi Gai Cuo (Corrections of Errors Among Physicians) by Qing-Ren in 1830

COMPOSITION Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) 12g Hong Hua (Flos Carthami) 9g Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae) 9g Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 9g Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) 6g Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) 4.5g Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 3g Zhi Qiao (Fructus Citri Aurantii) 6g Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis) 4.5g Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae) 9g Gan (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 6g

DOSAGE / PREPARATION / ADMINISTRATION CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS Prepare as a decoction. 1. Activates blood circulation and dispels blood stagnation 2. Activates qi circulation and relieves pain

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CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS turn, may lead to restlessness and irritability. Chronic Blood stagnation in the chest and obstructed blood circula- blood stagnation may contribute to Liver qi stagnation, tion: chronic, stabbing pain at a fixed location in the which, when overacting on the Stomach, may cause dry chest and/or the head, hypochondriac pain, dry heaves or heaves and vomiting. Furthermore, chronic blood stasis vomiting after intake of water, palpitations, restless sleep, contributes to heat formation, causing palpitations, irrita- irritability, a dark red to purple tongue that may have bility and restless sleep. A dry, dark red to purple tongue petechiae spots, and a rapid, choppy or wiry, thready pulse. that may have petechiae spots and a rapid, choppy or wiry, thready pulse both indicate blood stagnation. VETERINARY CLINICAL APPLICATIONS Head trauma, concussion, post-concussion syndrome, The design of this formula uses the principles of two pneumothorax, physical injury to the chest, heart base formulas: Tao Hong Si Tang (Four-Substance Decoction tumor, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, with Safflower and Peach Pit) to nourish the blood, activate cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, cardiac ischemia, brady- blood circulation, and eliminate blood stasis; and Si Ni arrhythmia, hypertension, thromboembolic disease, stroke, San (Frigid Extremities Powder) to activate qi circulation, cerebrovascular accident, temporomandibular joint dysplasia, harmonize the blood, and soothe the Liver. craniomandibular osteopathy, masticatory myositis, temporal muscle atrophy, vasculitis secondary to snake bite, In this formula, Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) and Hong Hua polyneuritis, cancer of the brain, nose, and liver, chronic (Flos Carthami) are used to break up blood stagnation non-healing wounds, hyperlipidemia, cholangiohepatitis and activate blood circulation. Di Huang (Radix Rehm- and pancreatitis. anniae), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra), and Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma EXPLANATION Chuanxiong) nourish the blood, activate blood circula-

Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of tion, and clear heat. Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) smoothes Fo r mulas Blood-Regulating Blood Decoction) treats various clinical manifestations Liver qi to relieve chest pain. Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii) 13 induced by blood stagnation in the chest [the mansion of regulates qi in the chest and the upper jiao. Jie Geng (Radix blood]. Blood stagnation in the chest may cause stabbing Platycodonis) guides all of the herbs upward to the chest. pain at a fixed location in the chest and hypochondrium. Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae) unblocks stagnation in Blood stagnation may cause pain in the body, which, in the blood vessels and guides blood downward. Gan Cao

Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction) Diagnosis Clinical Signs Treatment Herbs • Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) and Hong Hua (Flos • Chronic, stabbing pain Carthami) break up blood stagnation and at a fixed location in activate blood circulation. the chest and head, and • Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae), Dang Gui hypochondriac pain: blood (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Chi Shao (Radix stagnation in the chest • Activates Paeoniae Rubra), and Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma • Dry heaves and vomiting: blood Chuanxiong) nourish the blood, activate blood Blood reversed flow of Stomach qi circulation circulation, and clear heat. stagnation in due to blood stagnation and dispels • Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) smoothes Liver qi, the chest and blood • Palpitations, restless sleep, and Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii) regulates qi in obstructed stagnation blood and irritability: shen (spirit) the chest and the upper jiao. disturbance caused by • Activates qi circulation • Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis) guides all of the blood stagnation and relieves herbs upward to the chest. pain • A dark red to purple • Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae) unblocks tongue that may have stagnation in the blood vessels and guides petechiae spots and a rapid, blood downward. choppy or wiry, thready pulse: blood stagnation • Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) harmonizes the formula.

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(Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) harmonizes the formula. • If this formula is to be taken for a prolonged period of Overall, this formula has the unique and valuable attri- time, blood-tonic herbs should be added accordingly. butes of activating blood circulation and dispelling blood stasis without injuring the blood, while also soothing the PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS Liver and relieving qi stagnation without consuming qi. 1. Antiplatelet and anticoagulant: Administration of Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang was associated with a marked antiplatelet VETERINARY MODIFICATIONS effect in animal subjects.1,2 It also inhibits the formation • To improve ability to resolve blood stagnation and/or of blood clots.3 Lastly, it improves blood circulation by stasis add one or more of the following: Dan Shen (Radix decreasing blood viscosity.4 et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae), Shui Zhi (Hirudo) or 2. Cardiovascular: Administration of Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang Di (Pheretima). was associated with reduced blood pressure, a response • To improve pain relief, add Hu Suo (Rhizoma attributed to its effect to inhibit the rhythm and contrac- Corydalis). tility of the heart. Furthermore, it has a regulatory effect on • With post-head trauma complications, add Quan the blood vessels, causing them to relax or constrict.5,6 (Scorpio) and Ben (Rhizoma et Radix Ligustici). 3. Antihyperlipidemic: Administration of Xue Fu Zhu Yu • With sinusitis and pain due to heat and blood stagnation, Tang in male rats at 16g/kg was associated with a reduction add Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae), Ban Lan Gen of plasma cholesterol levels. However, it did not affect the (Radix Isatidis) and Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum). plasma glucose or triglyceride levels.7 • With vestibular disease, add Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi), Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis), and Ku HUMAN CLINICAL STUDIES AND RESEARCH Cao (Spica Prunellae). 1. Cardiac ischemia: One study reported 89.3% effective- • With blood stagnation and yin deficiency, addLiu Wei Di ness using modified Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang to treat elderly Huang (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia). patients with cardiac ischemia. Of 84 patients, the study • With blood stagnation and yin-deficient heat, add Zhi reported significant improvement in 29 cases, moderate Bai Di Huang Wan (Anemarrhena, Phellodendron, and improvement in 46 cases, and no effect in 9 cases. The Rehmannia Pill). duration ranged from 1-3 courses of treatment.8 • With blood stagnation and qi deficiency, add Ren 2. Bradyarrhythmia: One study reported 92.8% effective- Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng) and Huang Qi (Radix ness using modified Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang in decoction Astragali). daily to treat 28 patients with bradyarrhythmia. The • With cardiac arrhythmia, add Fu Shen (Poria Paradicis) herbal treatment contained Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) and Bai Zi Ren (Semen Platycladi). 10g, Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 10g, Chi Shao • With more chest pain, add Dan Shen (Radix et Rhizoma (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) 10g, Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Salviae Miltiorrhizae), Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis) Bidentatae) 10g, Fu Zi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Praeparata) and Jiang (Lignum Dalbergiae Odoriferae). 10g, Gua Pi (Pericarpium Trichosanthis) 10g, • With liver cancer, add Yu (Radix Curcumae), Dan Hong Hua (Flos Carthami) 5g, Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae), Chuan Chuanxiong) 5g, Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis) 5g, Gan Lian Zi (Fructus Toosendan) and Bai Hua She She Cao Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 3g, and Huang Qi (Herba Hedyotis). (Radix Astragali) 15g. Of 28 patients, the study reported • To dissolve blood clots in animals with thromboembolism, complete recovery in 14 cases, improvement in 12 cases, add Shui Zhi (Hirudo), Chong (Tabanus), Da and no effect in 2 cases.9 Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei), and Tu Bie Chong 3. Pneumothorax: One study reported complete recovery (Eupolyphaga seu Steleophaga). in all 12 patients with pneumothorax after 2-4 weeks of • With neck and shoulder stiffness and pain, add Ge treatment with Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang.10 Gen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae), Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma 4. Hepatitis: Administration of modified Xue Fu Zhu Yu Corydalis) and Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Tang in decoction in 81 patients with chronic hepatitis Notopterygii). was associated with complete recovery in 67 cases, improvement in 8 cases, and no effect in 6 cases. The CAUTIONS / CONTRAINDICATIONS overall effectiveness was 92.6%. In addition to the base • Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang is contraindicated in pregnancy formula, modifications were made as follows: Huang because this formula strongly activates blood circulation (Radix Scutellariae) and Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae) were and removes blood stasis. added for dry mouth with bitter taste, yellow urine, and

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yellow greasy tongue coating; Fu Ling (Poria) and Bai ery in 9 cases, improvement in 2 cases, and no effect in 1 Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) were added case. The overall effectiveness was 92%.15 for abdominal fullness, loose stools, and a pale tongue 8. Mammary gland hyperplasia: According to one study, 104 body with a white coating; and Shu Di Huang (Radix patients with mammary gland hyperplasia were treated Rehmanniae Praeparata) and Gou Qi Zi (Fructus Lycii) with complete recovery in 68 cases and moderate improve- for wu xin re (five-center heat), soreness and weakness of ment in 27 cases (91.4% effectiveness). The herbal treatment the lower back and knees, and a red tongue body with a contained Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang as the base formula, with thin coating.11 the addition of San Leng (Rhizoma Sparganii) and E Zhu 5. Pancreatitis: One study reported complete recovery in (Rhizoma Curcumae), and removal of Di Huang (Radix 128 patients using integrated treatments of herbs and Rehmanniae) and Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis). Other drugs. The herbal treatment included modified Xue Fu herbs were added if deemed necessary.16 Zhu Yu Tang in decoction daily for 7 days per course 9. Pelvic inflammatory disease: One study reported 92% of treatment. Western treatment included drugs and effectiveness using modified Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang to treat intravenous fluids (specific details were unavailable). 60 patients with chronic pelvic inflammatory disease. Instructions were also given to follow a low-fat, high- Modifications included the addition of Hui Xiang protein, and high carbohydrate diet. The study reported (Fructus Foeniculi) and Pao Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis complete recovery in all 128 patients within 3 courses of Praeparatum) for cold sensations in the lower abdomen; treatment.12 Pu Ying (Herba Taraxaci) and Zi Hua Di 6. Insomnia: Use of modified Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang was (Herba Violae) for toxic heat; and Yi Yi Ren (Semen associated with 93.5% effectiveness in treating 31 patients Coicis) for dampness. Of 60 patients, the study reported with stubborn insomnia. The base formula contained complete recovery in 24 cases, improvement in 31 cases, Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, with addition of Shou Wu Teng and no response in 5 cases.17

(Caulis Polygoni Multiflori) and Hu Po (Succinum), and 10.Concussion: One study reported 92.3% effectiveness for Fo r mulas Blood-Regulating elimination of Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) and Chuan 12 patients with concussion using modified Xue Fu Zhu 13 Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong). Modifications were made Yu Tang. The herbal treatment contained this formula based on the condition of the patients. Dang Shen (Radix plus Shi Pu (Rhizoma Acori Tatarinowii) 10g, Codonopsis) and Huang Qi (Radix Astragali) were added Zhi (Radix Polygalae) 15g, Dan Shen (Radix et for qi deficiency; Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae) 25g, Mai Dong (Radix Praeparata) and E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini) were added Ophiopogonis) 16g, and Suan Zao Ren (Semen Ziziphi for blood deficiency; Gou Qi Zi (Fructus Lycii) and Shan Spinosae) 13g. The herbs were given in decoction daily.18 Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni) were added for yin deficiency; 11.Stroke: Benefit in the prevention and treatment of and Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) and Ban Xia stroke and ischemia has been associated with many (Rhizoma Pinelliae) were added to clear hot phlegm.13 Chinese herbal formulas, including Xue Fu Zhu Yu 7. Phlebitis: Administration of modified Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Bu Huan Wu Tang (Tonify the Yang to Tang has been shown to effectively treat phlebitis. In addi- Restore Five Decoction), Xiao Ming Tang (Minor tion to the base formula, Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan) Prolong-Life Decoction), and Chai Hu Long Mu was added for redness and swelling associated with Tang (Bupleurum plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell heat in the xue (blood) level; San Qi (Radix et Rhizoma Decoction). The mechanisms of these beneficial effects Notoginseng) was added for blood vessel pain with swell- were attributed to anti-hypercholesterolemia, antioxidant ing and inflammation; and Huang Qi (Radix Astragali) activity, and free radical scavenger effects of these was added for a fine, weak pulse. Each course of treat- formulas.19 ment was 7 days. Of 38 patients, the study reported sig- 12.Cerebral atherosclerosis: Sixty-three patients were nificant benefit in 8 cases, moderate improvement in 29 treated with excellent results using modified Xue Fu cases, and no effect in 1 case.14 Another study reported Zhu Yu Tang plus ear acupuncture. The herbal treat- marked effects using herbs orally and topically to treat ment contained Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) phlebitis. The herbal formula for oral ingestion contained 15-20g, Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae) 5g, Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang plus Zhe Bei Mu (Bulbus Fritillariae (Rhizoma Gastrodiae) 5g, Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) 9g, Thunbergii) and Di Long (Pheretima), and was given Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii) 9g, Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma daily for 15 days per course of treatment. Herbs also were Chuanxiong) 9g, Hong Hua (Flos Carthami) 6g, Chai applied topically to the affected area twice daily to relieve Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 6g, Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma pain. Of 12 patients, the study reported complete recov- Glycyrrhizae) 6g, Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae)

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10g, Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) 10g, and Dan Sparganii) and E Zhu (Rhizoma Curcumae) for nodules Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae) 15-30g. and cysts; and Yin Yang Huo (Herba Epimedii), Xian The duration of treatment ranged from 1-6 months. Of (Rhizoma Curculiginis) and Tu Si Zi (Semen Cuscutae) 63 patients, the study reported complete recovery in 42 for infertility. The herbs were given as decoction in two cases, improvement in 13 cases, and no effect in 8 cases.20 equally-divided doses. Herbs also were given as rectal 13.Hyperlipidemia: Use of Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang was associ- enema one time daily, with an herbal solution made from ated with 95% effectiveness in reducing cholesterol and San Leng (Rhizoma Sparganii) 10g, E Zhu (Rhizoma triglyceride levels. Of 20 patients, the study reported Curcumae) 10g, Da Xue Teng (Caulis Sargentodoxae) significant improvement in 11 cases, moderate improve- 12g, Zao Jiao Ci (Spina Gleditsiae) 12g, Feng (Nidus ment in 8 cases, and no effect in 1 case.21 Vespae) 12g, Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) 12g, 14.Schizophrenia: According to one study of 66 schizophrenic and Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) 6g. Of 83 patients, the patients with 3 months to 23 years history of illness, study reported complete recovery in 41 cases, significant use of modified Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang was associated improvement in 27 cases, moderate improvement in 10 with marked beneficial effects. The herbal treatment cases, and no improvement in 5 cases.23 contained Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 15g, Hong Hua (Flos Carthami) 10g, Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra) SUGGESTED ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT 30g, Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) 15g, Dan 1. Points: Weishu (BL 21), Housanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae) 30g, (SP 6), Xinshu (BL 15), Geshu (BL 17), Xuehai (SP 10), and Jiang Xiang (Lignum Dalbergiae Odoriferae) 15g. Neiguan (PC 6), Gongsun (SP 4), Yangchi (TH 4), and Modifications were made by adding Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Xingjian (LR 2). Cyperi) to regulate qi, Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma 2. Techniques: tonification and sedation. Rhei) to clear heat, Fu Ling (Poria) and Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) to strengthen the Spleen, Weishu (BL 21), Housanli (ST 36), Sanyinjiao (SP 6), and Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsis) and Huang Qi (Radix Xinshu (BL 15), Geshu (BL 17), and Xuehai (SP 10) activate Astragali) to tonify qi. The treatment protocol was to qi, break up blood stagnation, and nourish both qi and cook the herbs in water and administer the decoction in blood. Neiguan (PC 6) and Gongsun (SP 4) relieve chest two equally-divided doses daily for 8 weeks per course congestion. Yangchi (TH 4) regulates shaoyang qi. Xingjian of treatment. In addition to Chinese herbs, a small dose (LR 2) regulates Liver qi. Combined, these points relieve of antipsychotic medication (selection depended on the blood stagnation and pain. condition of the patient) was given daily.22 15.Endometriosis: Use of Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang was associated AUTHORS’ COMMENTS with 94% effectiveness in the treatment of 83 patients with Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang was used originally to treat blood endometriosis, using herbs orally and rectally. The herbal stasis in the chest and upper jiao. Today, its clinical applica- formula for oral ingestion contained Dang Gui (Radix tion has been expanded, and this formula has been Angelicae Sinensis) 9g, Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae) 9g, proven effective in treating a wide variety of conditions Hong Hua (Flos Carthami) 9g, Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae in veterinary medicine characterized by blood stagnation Rubra) 9g, Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae) and stasis affecting the head, including: 9g, Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii) 6g, Jie Geng (Radix • adenocarcinoma and fibrosarcoma of the nasal cavity Platycodonis) 6g, Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong) • masticatory myositis 6g, Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 6g, Chai • chronic corneal ulcers and corneal degeneration Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 3g, and Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) • pancreatitis 12g. Modifications were made by adding Xi Xin (Radix • chronic cholangiohepatitis, cholecystitis. et Rhizoma Asari) and Fu Zi (Radix Aconiti Lateralis • pneumothorax, broken ribs and other physical injury to Praeparata) for blood stagnation with cold; Chuan Lian the chest Zi (Fructus Toosendan), Pu Huang (Pollen Typhae), and • head trauma and concussion secondary to vehicular or Wu Ling Zhi (Faeces Trogopteri) for qi and blood stagna- blunt trauma, or fighting tion; Da Xue Teng (Caulis Sargentodoxae) and Bai Jiang • cardiovascular disease: congestive heart failure (CHF), Cao (Herba cum Radice Patriniae) for blood stagnation cardiomyopathy, and arrhythmia. It supports normal with heat; Huang Qi (Radix Astragali), Dang Shen (Radix blood circulation in animals with cardiovascular disease Codonopsis), and Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae) for and is an effective herbal supplement for cardiac health blood stagnation with qi deficiency; San Leng (Rhizoma

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and as a preventative measure against development of stagnation with cold in the lower jiao; it is also used to thromboembolism in patients with cardiomyopathy. address infertility and mass formation in the lower jiao. It contains Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi), Xiao Hui Xiang Furthermore, with appropriate additions and/or modifi- (Fructus Foeniculi), and Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis) cations, Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang is also effective in treating and is very warming; thus, it should not be used without the following conditions: modification in animals with yin deficiency and heat. • For chronic sinusitis, add Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle • Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Blood Stasis from a and Forsythia Powder) or Cang Er Zi San (Xanthium Painful Body Decoction) treats qi and blood stagnation Powder), depending on the condition. To improve the with painful obstruction of the channels, collaterals and formula’s ability to clear heat and toxins, add herbs such the whole body. It is commonly used to treat acute and/or as Yu Xing Ca (Herba Houttuyniae), Zi Hua Di Ding chronic pain in the whole body (generalized) arising from (Herba Violae), Ma Bian Cao (Herba Verbenae), Chuan blood stagnation/stasis in the extremities and joints. Xin Lian (Herba Andrographis), Da Qing (Folium Isatidis), and Ban Lan Gen (Radix Isatidis). References • For brain tumors, add Quan Xie (Scorpio), Wu Gong 1. Zhong Yao Li Yu Lin Chuang (Pharmacology and Clinical Applications of Chinese Herbs), 1993; 9(1):8. (Scolopendra), Jiang Can (Bombyx Batryticatus), Di Long 2. Zhong Hua Nei Ke Xue Za Zhi (Journal of Chinese Internal Medicine), (Pheretima), Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Spatholobi), and Bai 1977; 2(2):79. Hua She She Cao (Herba Hedyotis). 3. Zhong Yao Yao Li Yu Lin Chuang (Pharmacology and Clinical • For liver cancer, combine with Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Applications of Chinese Herbs), 1993; 9(5):9. Out Blood Stasis Below the Diaphragm Decoction) in 4. Zhong Yi Yao Xue Bao (Chinese Journal of Medicine and Herbology), 1990; 5(4):33. equal amounts. 5. Zhong Yao Yao Li Yu Lin Chuang (Pharmacology and Clinical • For progressive retinal atrophy, combine with Qi Ju Applications of Chinese Herbs), 1993; 9(1):8.

Di Huang Wan (Lycium Fruit, Chrysanthemum, and 6. Zhong Guo Yi Yao Xue Bao (Chinese Journal of Medicine and Fo r mulas Blood-Regulating Herbology), 1990; 5(4):33. Rehmannia Pill). 13 • For thromboembolic disease, combine with Dan Shen 7. Shan Xi Zhong Yi (Shanxi Chinese Medicine), 1988; 9(3):126. 8. Zhe Jiang Zhong Yi Za Zhi (Zhejiang Journal of Chinese Medicine), (Radix et Rhizoma Salviae Miltiorrhizae) and Shui Zhi 1997; 10:445. (Hirudo). 9. Zhe Jiang Zhong Yi Xue Yuan Xue Bao (Journal of Zhejiang University of Chinese Medicine), 1992; 16(3):19. There are four “zhu yu tang (drive out stasis decoction)” 10. Nan Zhong Yi (Henan Chinese Medicine), 1990; 10(1):33. formulas that are commonly used for similar conditions. 11. Jiang Zhong Yi ( Chinese Medicine), 1995; 7:10. 12. Shi Yong Zhong Yi Yao Za Zhi (Journal of Practical Chinese Medicine All four formulas contain Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuan- and Medicinals), 1994; 10(4):27. xiong), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Tao Ren 13. Xin Zhong Yi (New Chinese Medicine), 1996; 8:32. (Semen Persicae), and Hong Hua (Flos Carthami) as key 14. Zhe Jiang Zhong Yi Za Zhi (Zhejiang Journal of Chinese Medicine), ingredients to activate the blood, eliminate blood stasis, 1997; 4:157. and relieve pain. Their main differences are as follows: 15. Shi Yong Zhong Yi Nei Ke Za Zhi (Journal of Practical Chinese Internal Medicine), 1992; 6(3):21. • Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of 16. Tian Jin Zhong Yi (Tianjin Chinese Medicine), 1986; 5:18. Blood Decoction) treats qi and blood stagnation in the 17. Gan Su Zhong Yi (Gansu Chinese Medicine), 1995; 4:34. upper jiao to alleviate pain in the chest and hypochon- 18. Shan Xi Zhong Yi (Shanxi Chinese Medicine), 1993; 14(5):222. drium. It has actions to relieve Liver qi stagnation and 19. Lin CC, Yen FL, Hsu FF, Lin JM. Anti-hypercholesterolaemia, antioxi- regulate the qi mechanism. It has less ability to relieve dant activity and free radical scavenger effects of traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions used for stroke. Journal of Pharmacy & pain than the other formulas in this class and will require Pharmacology. 2000 Nov; 52(11):1387-93. modification as needed to address conditions with -sig 20. Hu Nan Zhong Yi Za Zhi (Hunan Journal of Chinese Medicine), nificant pain. 1993; 9(1):41. • Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Blood Stasis Below the 21. Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi (Journal of Integrated Chinese and Western Diaphragm Decoction) treats qi and blood stagnation in Medicine), 1988; 8(10):601. 22. Zhong Guo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi (Chinese Journal of Integrative the middle jiao to alleviate pain below the diaphragm, Chinese and Western Medicine), 1993; 13(7):397. including the Liver and upper abdominal area. 23. Shang Hai Zhong Yi Yao Za Zhi (Shanghai Journal of Chinese • Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Blood Stasis in the Medicine and Herbology), 1993; 2:16. Lower Abdomen Decoction) treats pain and qi and blood

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