shu feng huo xue tang

Dispel Wind and Invigorate the Blood Decoction

About shu feng huo xue tang

Shu Feng Huo Xue Tang, Dispel Wind and Invigorate the Blood Decoction, is Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Wei Ling Xian, Bai Zhi, Han Fang Ji, Huang Bai, Dan Nan Xing, Cang Zhu, Qiang Huo, Gui Zhi, Hong Hua and Gan Jiang.

Ingredients

HerbAmount
dang gui2.5 g
chuan xiong2.5 g
wei ling xian2.5 g
bai zhi2.5 g
han fang ji2.5 g
huang bai2.5 g
dan nan xing2.5 g
cang zhu2.5 g
qiang huo2.5 g
gui zhi2.5 g
hong hua1 g
gan jiang1 g

Actions and indications

Disperses Wind, eliminates Damp and resolves Phlegm

  • Wind-Damp together with Phlegm and Blood stagnation
  • Stiff, tight joints with abnormal skin sensations
  • Aches and pains of the lower back and legs

Invigorates the Blood, removes stasis, opens the collaterals and relieves pain

  • Sharp pain throughout the joints, which may be swollen, red or both
  • Symptoms tend to be worse at night

Modern uses

  • Stabbing pain affecting several joints

Symptoms

Names

Pinyinshu feng huo xue tang
English NameDispel Wind and Invigorate the Blood Decoction