Xuè Fǔ Zhú Yū Tāng
Xuè Fǔ Zhú Yū Tāng (血府逐瘀汤, “Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction”) comes from Yi Lin Gai Cuo - Wang Qingren (1830 CE). Move stagnant Blood in the chest, regulate Qi, stop pain.
Main action
Move stagnant Blood in the chest, regulate Qi, stop pain
Created by Wang Qingren after examining corpses to understand anatomy. It revolutionized the treatment of Blood stasis. The 'palace of Blood' is the thorax where the Heart governs the Blood.
Indications
- Fixed chest pain
- Palpitations
- Insomnia
- Evening irritability
- afternoon fever
- Fixed chronic low back pain
- Chronic headache
- Tongue
- Dark with petechiae, fine coating
- Pulse
- Rope and rough
Composition
| Herb | Role | Dose | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Táo Rén 桃仁 | Emperor (君 jūn) | 12g | Moves blood, breaks stasis, lubricates intestines |
| Hóng Huā 红花 | Emperor (君 jūn) | 9g | Moves Blood, breaks stasis, relieves pain |
| Chuān Xiōng 川芎 | Minister (臣 chén) | 6g | Moves Qi and Blood, relieves headaches |
| Chì Sháo 赤芍 | Minister (臣 chén) | 6g | Moves blood, cools, relieves pain |
| Dāng Guī 当归 | Minister (臣 chén) | 9g | Nourishes and moves the Blood |
| Shēng Dì Huáng 生地黄 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 9g | Nourishes Yin and Blood, cools |
| Chái Hú 柴胡 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 3g | Regulates Liver Qi |
| Zhǐ Qiào 枳壳 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 6g | Move Qi, open the chest |
| Jié Gěng 桔梗 | Assistant (佐 zuǒ) | 6g | Raise Qi, open the chest |
| Niú Xī 牛膝 | Envoy (使 shǐ) | 9g | Guides Blood downwards, tones Liver and Kidney |
| Gān Cǎo 甘草 | Envoy (使 shǐ) | 3g | Harmonize ingredients |
The emperor–minister–assistant–envoy hierarchy (君臣佐使) describes the role of each herb in the formula.
Preparation
Decoction: boil 30 min, take 2 times/day
Classical modifications
Add: Yi Mu Cao (益母草) 15g
Current uses being studied
- Angina pectoris
- Post-stroke depression
- chronic migraine
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain
- Endometriosis
Precautions
- Do not use during pregnancy
- Caution in active bleeding
- Avoid in deficiency without stasis
Formulas must be prescribed by qualified professionals; they can interact with medications.
Profile
- Chinese name
- 血府逐瘀汤
- English name
- Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction
- Source
- Yi Lin Gai Cuo - Wang Qingren (1830 CE)
- Dynasty
- Qing
- Category
- Move the Blood
- Constitutions
- Blood Stasis Constitution
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