bubble_chart Efficacy

Invigorating blood and resolving stasis, dispersing accumulation and resolving masses.

bubble_chart Indications

Static blood stagnation in the uterus with appendages, threatened abortion during pregnancy, persistent metrostaxis with dark purplish blood, abdominal pain that resists pressure; or postpartum lochiorrhea, women with irregular menstruation; dark purple tongue or with ecchymosis, purple spots, and a choppy pulse.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula is designed to dispel stasis and eliminate masses. Although it is commonly used by women, it can also be used by men. In the formula, Cinnamon Twig warms and unblocks the meridians and vessels to move stagnant blood; Poria benefits the qi of the heart and spleen and promotes downward movement through diuresis. When these two herbs are used together, they can both move blood to dispel stasis and protect pregnancy, serving as the sovereign medicinals. Peach Kernel breaks blood stasis, assisting the sovereign medicinals in transforming stasis and eliminating masses, and is used as the minister medicinal. Peony Bark and Red Peony Root break blood stasis and clear heat, serving together as the assistant medicinals. When all these herbs are combined, they invigorate blood and resolve stasis, eliminate masses and resolve accumulations, making this a commonly used formula in clinical practice for treating abdominal mass diseases.

bubble_chart Pattern Identification

1. There is a mass in the lower abdomen.
2. Abdominal pain with tenderness.
3. The tongue is dark purple or has purpura.
4. The pulse is choppy or deep and slow.

bubble_chart Formula Modification

1. dysmenorrheal: Add Corydalis Tuber, Cyperus, Chinese Angelica.
2. Static blood is obvious: Add Sparganium Rhizome, Zedoary Rhizome.
3. Constipation: Add Rhubarb Rhizoma, Mirabilite.
4. Amenorrhea: Add Immature Orange Fruit, Carthamus.
5. Anemia with mass: Combine Angelica and Peony Powder.

bubble_chart Modern Application

This formula improves blood circulation, promotes the dissipation and absorption of hematomas and masses, and regulates uterine function. It is used for uterine fibroids, chronic pelvic inflammation, salpingitis, endometritis, cervicitis, leukorrhea, menopausal disorders, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, chronic liver static blood, menstrual irregularities, traumatic injuries, skin diseases, eye diseases, and frostbite.