Origin: First
documented in Corrections on the Errors of Medical Works
(Yih Lin Gai Cuo) by Wang Qing-Ren of Qing Dynasty, A.D.
1830. A famous physician, Wang Qing-Ren made great contributions
to the development of Qi-Blood theory. Paying special attention
to Blood Stagnation, he developed a series of formulas
for this condition. This formula, Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, was
originally developed for Blood Stagnation in the chest,
but was then found to provide excellent support for general
Blood Stagnation. SZY is another of Wang's famous formulas
chosen for this guide.
Ingredients:
| Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) |
Rehmannia Root (Shen Di) |
| Peach Seed (Tao Ren) |
Safflower (Hong Hua) |
| Bitter Orange (Zhi Que) |
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) |
| Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) |
Balloon-Flower Root (Je Gen) |
| Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) |
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) |
| Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) |
|
Primary Traditional Usage:
Headache
Sharp discomfort in chest or side
Numbness, especially in limbs
Menstrual cramps
Property and Function: Promotes Blood circulation,
removes Blood stagnation, and promotes Qi flow.
Combination:
For side headache, combine with TT
For neck and shoulder discomfort, combine with BT
For side discomfort or Liver area discomfort, combine
with Y-JXY
For menstrual cramps, combine with J
Caution: Use with caution during pregnancy.
*These statements have not been evaluated
by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are
not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
