Shu Jin Huo Luo Tang
StarSource: Wai Ke Bu Yao
Last updated October 23, 2026
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Description
Shu Jin Huo Luo Tang (Relax the Tendon and Invigorate Collatera ls Decoction), from Wai Ke Bu Yao.
Actions: Relax tendon and invigorate collaterals.
Indications: Blood stasis and obstruction, adhesion of tendon and membrane after external or internal traumatic injuries. Locally, the symptoms include stiffness, spasm, and contraction of tendon and muscle, inability to extend or flex the joint, purple spots on tongue, and choppy and uneven pulse.
Source: Liu C, Tseng A, with Yang S. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas. Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2005, p. 195.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dang Gui
as printed: Dang Gui 12 g
|
12g | 9.3% | — | |
|
Niu Xi
as printed: Niu Xi 12 g
|
12g | 9.3% | — | |
|
Wu Jia Pi
as printed: Wu Jia Pi 12 g
|
12g | 9.3% | — | |
|
Zhi Ke
as printed: Zhi Ke 12 g
|
12g | 9.3% | — | |
|
Xu Duan
as printed: Xu Duan 15 g
|
15g | 11.63% | — | |
|
Du Zhong
as printed: Du Zhong 15 g
|
15g | 11.63% | — | |
|
Hong Hua
as printed: Hong Hua 6 g
|
6g | 4.65% | — | |
|
Qing Pi
as printed: Qing Pi 9 g
|
9g | 6.98% | — | |
|
Jing Jie
as printed: Jing Jie 9 g
|
9g | 6.98% | — | |
|
Fang Feng
as printed: Fang Feng 9 g
|
9g | 6.98% | — | |
|
Qiang Huo
as printed: Qiang Huo 9 g
|
9g | 6.98% | — | |
|
Du Huo
as printed: Du Huo 9 g
|
9g | 6.98% | — |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net slightly warm (+0.72)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cool 9%, neutral 9%, warm 81%.
Taste
- pungent 42%
- sweet 27%
- sour 6%
- bitter 25%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Liver 84%
- Kidney 56%
- Spleen 26%
- Lung 21%
- Stomach 16%
- Heart 14%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Decoction.
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