Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

QI XU XUE YU TANG - 气虚血瘀汤 - QI DEFICIENCY WITH BLOOD STAGNATION DECOCTION

English: Qi Deficiency with Blood Stagnation Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 30g Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach and relieves numbness and pain.
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 9g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 9g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
With Chai Hu and Chi Shao, for Liver Qi and Blood Stagnation generating headaches and/or chest pain.
Flos Carthami Hong Hua 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, opens the channels and alleviates pain.
With Chuan Xiong, for chest and abdominal pain due to Qi and Blood Stasis.
With Tao Ren, invigorates the Blood for all types of Blood Stagnation.
Rx. Paeoniae Rubra Chi Shao 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, relieves pain, clears Heat and cools the Blood.
With Tao Ren, for Blood Stasis induced disorders.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 9g Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood.
With Huang Qi, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
With Tao Ren and Hong Hua, for symptoms associated with Blood Stasis.
With Chuan Xiong, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu 9g Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
With Huang Qi, raises the Clear Yang due to abnormal descent of Qi.
Pollen Typhae Pu Huang 9g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and stops bleeding by astringing.

Formula Actions

  • Tonifies Qi
  • Transforms Stasis
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Unblocks the channels

Syndromes

  • Qi Deficiency Leading to Blood Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

  • Insidious, lingering pain in the chest, flank, epigastric and abdominal areas
  • Pain worse with exertion
  • Shortness of breath
  • Weakness
  • Possible hemiplegia
  • T: Purplish pale
  • C:Thin and white
  • P: Forceless and choppy

Treats

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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Conditions (1)

Chronic Hepatitis, Hepatitis C

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.