Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Star血府逐瘀汤 (Drive Out Stasis from the Mansion of Blood)
Source: Yi Lin Gai Cuo — Wang Qingren (Qing, 1830)
Last updated August 30, 2026
Description
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from the Mansion of Blood) is the most important formula for Blood stasis in the chest and upper body. Combining Tao Hong Si Wu Tang's Blood-moving base with Qi-regulating herbs, it embodies the principle that Qi moves Blood. Developed by Wang Qingren through extensive anatomical investigation, it has become essential for cardiovascular conditions, chronic headache, insomnia, and chest pain from Blood stasis.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tao Ren | 12g | 15.19% | Jun (Chief) | Breaks Blood stasis, unblocks channels, moistens Intestines. |
| Hong Hua | 9g | 11.39% | Jun (Chief) | Invigorates Blood, dispels stasis, unblocks channels. |
| Dang Gui | 9g | 11.39% | Chen (Deputy) | Nourishes and invigorates Blood, prevents over-dispersal. |
| Sheng Di Huang | 9g | 11.39% | Chen (Deputy) | Cools Blood, nourishes Yin, prevents heat from Blood stasis injuring fluids. |
| Chuan Xiong | 5g | 6.33% | Chen (Deputy) | Invigorates Blood and Qi, moves Qi to assist Blood movement. |
| Chi Shao | 6g | 7.59% | Zuo (Assistant) | Clears heat, cools Blood, dispels Blood stasis. |
| Niu Xi | 9g | 11.39% | Zuo (Assistant) | Invigorates Blood, directs Blood and Fire downward. |
| Chai Hu | 3g | 3.8% | Zuo (Assistant) | Spreads Liver Qi, assists Qi movement to circulate Blood. |
| Gan Cao | 6g | 7.59% | Shi (Envoy) | Harmonizes all herbs. |
| Jie Geng | 5g | 6.33% | Shi (Envoy) | Opens Lung Qi upward, serves as guide to chest. |
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Zhi Ke
Qi-activating group; the book groups herbs here rather than naming chief/deputy roles; as printed: Zhi Ke (Aurantii fructus)
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6g | 7.59% | moves Qi horizontally and broadens the chest |
Total weight: 96g
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 neutral (-0.13)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 11%, cool 19%, neutral 41%, warm 29%.
Pairs warm and cool. 29% of the weighed grams are warm or hot and 30% cool or cold — the net is their average, not the whole story.
Taste
- pungent 31%
- sweet 30%
- sour 10%
- bitter 28%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Liver 79%
- Heart 57%
- Lung 48%
- Spleen 27%
- Large intestine 23%
- Kidney 23%
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
Decoct in water 30 minutes. Take warm. Avoid in pregnancy.
Dosage
Decoction: 1 dose/day in 2 doses. Contraindicated in pregnancy. Use with caution in bleeding tendencies.
Conditions Addressed
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Formula family
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