Jia Wei Huo Luo Dan

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加味活络丹 (Augmented Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill)

Source: An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (1990)

Last updated October 1, 2026

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arthritisarthralgialumbagosciaticageneral aches and pains characterized by cold

Description

Jia Wei Huo Luo Dan (Augmented Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill), from the An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (Anhui University School of Medicine) — a variation of Xiao Huo Luo Dan.

Actions: Warms and opens the channels and collaterals; Dispels cold and dampness; Activates qi and blood circulation; Relieves pain.

Presentation: Bi zheng (painful obstruction syndrome) characterized by cold and dampness.

Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1180.

Composition

Herb Amount % Role Function
Zhi Chuan Wu
as printed: Zhi Chuan Wu (Radix Aconiti Praeparata)
g — —
Zhi Cao Wu
as printed: Zhi Cao Wu (Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii Praeparata)
g — —
Gui Zhi
as printed: Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi)
g — —
Sang Zhi
as printed: Sang Zhi (Ramulus Mori)
g — —
Du Huo
as printed: Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis)
g — —
Sang Ji Sheng
as printed: Sang Ji Sheng (Herba Taxilli)
g — —
Ji Xue Teng
as printed: Ji Xue Teng (Caulis Spatholobi)
g — —
Chuan Niu Xi
as printed: Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)
g — —
Yan Hu Suo
as printed: Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis)
g — —
Qin Jiao
as printed: Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae)
g — —
Wei Ling Xian
as printed: Wei Ling Xian (Radix et Rhizoma Clematidis)
g — —
Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng)
g — —
Dang Gui
as printed: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
g — —
Bai Shao
as printed: Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
g — —
Chuan Xiong
as printed: Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
g — —
Sheng Di Huang
as printed: Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae)
g — —
Du Zhong
as printed: Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae)
g — —
Fang Feng
as printed: Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae)
g — —

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75% 50% Closer to the centre = stronger match · thicker line = more shared herbs — hover a formula for details 51% Yao Tong Fang Er Hao 8 shared Yao Tong Fang Er Hao 51% match · 8 of 11 herbs shared Shares: Wei Ling Xian, Du Huo, Bai Shao, Chuan Niu Xi, Sang Ji Sheng, Du Zhong, Ji Xue Teng, Sheng Di Huang 50% Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang 9 shared Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang 50% match · 9 of 15 herbs shared Shares: Ren Shen, Dang Gui, Du Huo, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, Fang Feng, Sang Ji Sheng, Du Zhong, Qin Jiao 43% San Bi Tang 9 shared San Bi Tang 43% match · 9 of 16 herbs shared Shares: Ren Shen, Dang Gui, Du Huo, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, Fang Feng, Du Zhong, Qin Jiao, Sheng Di Huang 42% Zhe Chong Yin 6 shared Zhe Chong Yin 42% match · 6 of 10 herbs shared Shares: Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, Gui Zhi, Yan Hu Suo, Chuan Niu Xi 41% Da Qin Jiao Tang 7 shared Da Qin Jiao Tang 41% match · 7 of 17 herbs shared Shares: Dang Gui, Du Huo, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, Fang Feng, Qin Jiao, Sheng Di Huang 41% Yao Tong Fang Yi Hao 7 shared Yao Tong Fang Yi Hao 41% match · 7 of 13 herbs shared Shares: Wei Ling Xian, Du Huo, Bai Shao, Gui Zhi, Yan Hu Suo, Chuan Niu Xi, Ji Xue Teng 40% Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang 7 shared Shu Jing Huo Xue Tang 40% match · 7 of 16 herbs shared Shares: Dang Gui, Wei Ling Xian, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, Fang Feng, Chuan Niu Xi, Sheng Di Huang 39% Jing Fang Er Hao 8 shared Jing Fang Er Hao 39% match · 8 of 19 herbs shared Shares: Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao, Yan Hu Suo, Chuan Niu Xi, Sang Ji Sheng, Qin Jiao, Sheng Di Huang Jia Wei Huo Luo Dan

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