Dang Gui Tang - 當歸湯 - Angelica Sinensis Decoction

English:	Angelica Sinensis Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis	Dang Gui	3-15g	Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae	Dan Shen	3-15g	Calms the Spirit, Dispels Blood Stasis, Invigorates the Blood, Nourishes the Blood.
Myrrh	Mo Yao	3-12g	Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and alleviates pain.
Sm. Persicae	Tao Ren	4-10g	Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	1.5-14g	Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood
• Expels Blood Stasis

Syndromes

• Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Palpitations Stabbing pain in the anterior region over heart Suffocating sensation in chest Maybe drawing pain down internal aspect of arm (especially left arm) Pain (in chest and/or arm) tends to be severe and intermittent

In severe cases: Cold limbs Cyanosis of lips and nails T: Dark red with purple spots or Purple body C: Little P: Minute (scarcely perceptible) and thready or Knotted

Treats

Thromboangitis obliterans

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

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