Da Huo Luo Dan
Star大活络丹 (Major Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill)
Source: Lan Tai Gui Fan — Xu Da-Chun (Qing, 1764)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Da Huo Luo Dan (Major Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill), from the Lan Tai Gui Fan (Guidelines from Lan-Tai) by Xu Da-Chun — a variation of Xiao Huo Luo Dan.
Actions: Dispels wind; Tonifies qi and blood; Opens the channels and collaterals; Relieves pain.
Cautions:
- Xi Jiao, Hu Gu and She Xiang come from endangered animals; rarely used today and removed or substituted in modern products (listed for historical/academic purposes)
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1179.
Preparation
Grind all to powder, form honey pills coated with gold foil (Jin Bo), about the size of a longan seed; take one pill with aged grain liquor twice daily.
Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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