Tao He Cheng Qi Tang

Peach Pit Decoction to Order the Qi

B
D

Actions: Drains heat and breaks up blood stasis.

Chief (a) Tao Ren Breaks up and eliminates xue yu.

(b) Da Huang Attacks and purges accumulations and cleanses

pathogenic heat.

Deputy (c) Gui Zhi Warms the sinews, unblocks the vessels, and
dispels retained xue from the lower burner.

Assistant (d) Mang Xiao Softens hardness and dispels accumulation.

Assistant/ (e) Zhi Gan Cao Protects the Stomach and calms the middle burner.
Envoy

Indications: Acute lower abdominal pain, incontinence of urine, night fevers, delirious speech,
irritability, restlessness and thirst, and a submerged, full, or choppy pulse. In severe cases there
may be manic behavior. Women will usually experience dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea.

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 Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Drive out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction

L J
E

G
B

H A
C F

Actions: Invigorates the xue, dispels xue yu, spreads the qi of Liver, and unblocks the channels.

Chief (a) Tao Ren Invigorate the xue and dispel xue yu, (particularly in the
(b) Hong Hua upper part of the body)
(c) Chuan Xiong
Deputy (d) Dang Gui Invigorate the xue (focus on the lower part of the body)
(e) Chi Shao
Improves the circulation by eliminating xue yu and
(f) Chuan Niu Xi inducing the downward movement of xue.
Assistant (g) Sheng Di Huang Cools the xue and clears heat.

(h) Dang Gui Nourishes the xue and moistens dryness.

(i) Chai Hu Smoothens the flow of Liver qi, relieves constraint, and
raises the clear yang.

(j) Jie Geng Expands the chest and promotes the movement of qi.
(k) Zhi Ke

Envoy (l) Gan Cao Regulates and harmonizes the actions of the other herbs.
Indications: Pain in the chest and hypochondria, chronic, stubborn headache with a fixed,
piercing quality, chronic, incessant hiccough, a choking sensation when drinking, dry heaves,
depression or low spirits accompanied by a sensation of warmth in the chest, palpitations,
insomnia, restless sleep, irritability, extreme mood swings, evening tidal fever, a dark-red
tongue, dark spots on the sides of the tongue, dark or purplish lips, complexion, or sclera, and a
choppy or wiry, tight pulse.
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 Shi Xiao San
Sudden Smile Powder

A
B

Actions: Invigorates the xue, dispels xue yu, disperses accumulation, and alleviates pain.

(a) Wu Ling Zhi Removes obstruction from the xue vessels, disperses
the retained xue, and alleviates pain.
(b) Pu Huang Promotes the circulation of xu and stops bleeding.
White Wine Warms the menses and promotes the circulation of
xue.
Vinegar Transforms xue yu and promotes the circulation of
xue.

Indications: Irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, retention of the lochia, post partum

abdominal pain, acute, colicky pain in the lower abdomen, severe pain in the middle abdomen, or
epigastric pain.

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 Dan Shen Yin
Salvia Decoction

B A

Actions: Invigorates the xue, dispels xue yu, promotes the movement of qi, and alleviates pain.

Chief (a) Dan Shen Invigorate the xue, transform xue yu, and
alleviate pain.

Deputy (b) Tan Xiang Warms the middle burner and regulates the qi.

Assistant (c) Sha Ren Promotes the movement of qi, relaxes the middle
burner, disperses the sensation of constraint and
oppression in the chest, and alleviates pain.

Indications: Abdominal or epigastric pain which may radiate upward accompanied by signs and
symptoms of xue yu and qi yu.

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 Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan
Rhubarb and Eupolyphaga Pill

A F
I

E C H
B

Actions: Breaks up and dispels xue yu and generates new xue.

Chief (a) Da Huang Eliminates xue yu, cools xue and clears heat.

Attacks and purges the accumulation of xue,

(b) Tu Bie Chong eliminates xue yu, and breaks up xue.
Deputy (c) Tao Ren Invigorating the xue, unblocking the channels, and
Gan Qi breaking up and eliminating xue yu.
Qi Cao
(d) Shui Zhi
Meng Chong
Assistant (e) Huang Qin Clear heat from the Liver due to xue yu.
Da Huang

(f) Xing Ren Breaking up xue yu and directing qi downward

encourage the elimination of xue yu.

(g) Sheng Di Huang Nourish the xue and yin.

(h) Bai Shao
Envoy (i) Gan Cao Harmonizes the middle burner, tonifies xu, and
regulates and harmonizes the actions of the other
herbs.

Indications: Emaciation, abdominal fullness, loss of appetite, rough, dry and scaly skin, a dull
and dark appearance of the eyes, amenorrhea, and tidal fever.

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 Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang
Tonify the Yang to Restore Five Decoctions

B
E
A

D
C

Actions: Tonifies the qi, invigorates the xue, and unblocks the channels.

Chief (a) Huang Qi Tonifies the source qi.

Deputy (b) Dang Gui Wei Invigorate the xue and harmonize the nutritive qi.
(c) Chuan Xiong
(d) Chi Shao
Assistants (e) Tao Ren Invigorate the xue, dispel xue yu, and unblock the
(f) Hong Hua channels.
Di Long

Indications: Sequelae of wind-stroke including hemiplegia, paralysis, and atrophy of the lower
limbs, facial paralysis, slurred speech, drooling, dry stools, frequent urination or urinary
incontinence, a white tongue coating, and a moderate pulse.

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 Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill

B
A
D

Actions: Invigorates the xue, transforms xue yu, and reduces fixed abdominal masses.

Chief (a) Gui Zhi Unblock the xue vessels and reduce the stasis of xue
by promoting circulation.

Leach downward can help to promote the downward

(b) Fu Ling circulation of blood in cases of xue yu.
Deputy (c) Shao Yao
(Chi Shao) Promotes the circulation of xue to alleviate stasis.

(Bai Shao) Relaxes spasms and alleviates abdominal pain.

Assistant (d) Mu Dan Pi Cools and invigorates the xue, breaks up and dispels
(e) Tao Ren xue yu, reduces fixed abdominal masses, and
disperses accumulation.

Envoy Honey Moderates the harshness of the other herbs.

Indications: Mild, persistent uterine bleeding of purple or dark xue during pregnancy
accompanied by abdominal pain that increases with pressure. Also for such problems as
immobile masses in the lower abdomen with pain and tenderness, abdominal spasms and tension,
amenorrhea with abdominal distention and pain, dysmenorrhea, and retention of the lochia. All
of these problems are accompanied by a choppy pulse.

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 Sheng Hua Tang
Generation and Transformation

C A

E D B

Actions: Invigorates the xue, transforms and dispels xue yu, warms the menses, and alleviates
pain.

Chief (a) Dang Gui Tonify and invigorate the xue, transform xue yu, and
generate new xue.
Deputy (b) Chuan Xiong Invigorates the xue and promotes the movement of
qi.

(c) Tao Ren Invigorates the xue and dispels stasis.

Assistant (d) Pao Jiang Enters the xue and dispels cold, warms the menses,
and alleviates pain.

Yellow Wine Warms and dispels cold.

Assistant/ (e) Zhi Gan Cao Warms the middle burner and alleviates pain. Also
Envoy regulates and harmonizes the actions of the other
ingredients.

Indications: Retention of the lochia accompanied by cold and pain in the lower abdomen, a pale-
purple tongue or a pale tongue with purple spots, and a thin, submerged, and choppy pulse.

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 Wen Jing Tang
Warm the Menses Decoction

E J
L

H B

C F

D
I G

Actions: Warms the menses, dispels cold, nourishes the xue, and dispels xue yu.

Chief (a) Wu Zhu Yu Warms the menses, dispels cold, and unblocks and
(b) Gui Zhi improves circulation in the xue vessels.
Deputy (c) Dang Gui Invigorates the xue, dispels xue yu, nourishes the xue,
(d) Chuan Xiong and regulates the menses.
(e) Bai Shao

(f) E Jiao Focus on nourishing the yin, moistening dryness, and

(g) Mai Men Dong clearing heat from xu.
Assistant (h) Mu Dan Pi Dispels xue yu, and clears heat from xue level

(i) Ren Shen Tonify the qi and harmonize the Spleen and Stomach
(Dang Shen) to strengthen the source of production and
(j) Gan Cao transformation.
(k) Sheng Jiang
(l) Ban Xia
Envoy Gan Cao Harmonizes the other actions

Indications: Mild, persistent uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation (either early or late),
extended or continuous menstrual flow, bleeding between periods, pain, distention, and cold in
the lower abdomen, infertility, dry lips and mouth, low-grade fever at dusk, and warm palms and
soles.

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 Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang
Revive Health By Invigorating the Blood Decoction

F G
I

C
E

Actions: Invigorates the xue, dispels xue yu, spreads the Liver qi , and unblocks the channels.

Chief (a) Dang Gui Invigorating the xue, dispelling pain, and
(b) Tao Ren unblocking the channels.
(c) Hong Hua
(d) Chuan Shan Jia

(e) Da Huang a. Cleanse the coagulation of static and

(treated in wine) decayed xue downward.
b. Invigorates the xue and dispels xue yu.
c. Relaxes middle burner and directs the qi
downward.
Deputy (f) Tian Hua Fen Reduces the stasis of xue, disperses the
accumulation, clears heat and moistens dryness.

Assistant (g) Chai Hu Spreads the Liver qi, promotes the movement of
qi, and guides the other herbs into the Liver
channel.

Envoy (h) Gan Cao Relaxes spasms and alleviates pain, and regulates
and harmonizes the functions of the other
ingredients.

Indications: Excruciating pain associated with traumatic injury, especially in the chest,
hypochondria, or flanks.

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 Qi Li San
Seven-Thousandths of a Tael Powder

Actions: Invigorates the xue, dispels xue yu, promotes the movement of wi, reduces swelling,
and alleviates pain and bleeding.

Chief (a) Xue Jie Dispels xue yu and alleviates pain

Deputy (b) Hong Hua Invigorating the xue and dispelling stasis.

Assistant (c) Ru Xiang Dispel xue yu, promote the movement of qi,
(d) Mo Yao reduce swelling, and alleviate pain.

She Xiang Eliminate blockages from the channels, assisting

(e) Bing Pian those ingredients which invigorates the xue and
dispels xue yu.

(f) Er Cha Clears heat, stops bleeding and generates new

tissues.
Envoy Zhu Sha Relieve the fright and calm the spirit.

Indications: Bruising, swelling, and pain accompanying traumatic injuries such as broken bones
and torn sinews, and bleeding due to lacerations.

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 Die Da Wan
Trauma Pill

A
E

C G

D
F
B

Actions: Invigorates the xue, transforms xue yu, harmonizes the nutritive qi, reduces swelling,
and alleviates pain.

(a) Dang Gui Invigorate and promote the circulation of xue, and
(b) Chuan Xiong dispel xue yu.
(c) Ru Xiang
(d) Mo Yao
(e) Xue Jie
(f) Tu Bie Chong

Zi Ran Tong Promoting the healing of fractured bones.

(g) Ma Huang Opens up the tissues between the skin and muscles and
regulates the interstices and pores in order to guide the
actions of the blood-invigorating ingredients into the
muscles and exterior levels of the body.

Indications: Traumatic injury such as sprain with bruising, swelling, and distended ache and
pain at a fixed location.

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 Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan
Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals

D
B

Actions: Invigorates the xue, dispels xue yu, unblocks the collaterals, and alleviates pain.

(a) Dang Gui Invigorates and nourishes the xue and alleviates pain

(b) Dan Shen Strengthens the blood-invigorating action of Dang

Gui.
Eliminates xue yu, cools the xue, and reduces
ulcerations.

(c) Ru Xiang Invigorates the xue, dispels xue yu, promotes the
(d) Mo Yao movement of qi, and alleviates pain.

Indications: Pain in various locations such as the heart, stomach, abdomen, back, leg, or arm,
bruising and swelling due to traumatic injury, rheumatic pain, fixed abdominal masses, internal
or external ulceration, a dark tongue or one with static points, and a wiry pulse.

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