Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang

血府逐瘀汤 (Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang)

Source: Yi Lin Gai Cuo — Wang Qingren (Qing, 1830)

Blood stasis in the chestChronic headache from Blood stasisChest pain and palpitationsInsomnia from Blood stasisCardiovascular diseaseIntercostal neuralgiaChronic upper body pain

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
Dang Gui	9g	10.59%	Chen (Deputy)	Nourishes and invigorates Blood, prevents over-dispersal.
Sheng Di Huang	9g	10.59%	Chen (Deputy)	Cools Blood, nourishes Yin, prevents heat from Blood stasis injuring fluids.
Chuan Xiong	5g	5.88%	Chen (Deputy)	Invigorates Blood and Qi, moves Qi to assist Blood movement.
Chi Shao	6g	7.06%	Zuo (Assistant)	Clears heat, cools Blood, dispels Blood stasis.
Niu Xi	9g	10.59%	Zuo (Assistant)	Invigorates Blood, directs Blood and Fire downward.
Chai Hu	3g	3.53%	Zuo (Assistant)	Spreads Liver Qi, assists Qi movement to circulate Blood.
Zhi Shi	6g	7.06%	Zuo (Assistant)	Breaks Qi stagnation, assists in moving stagnation.
Gan Cao	6g	7.06%	Shi (Envoy)	Harmonizes all herbs.
Bai Shao	6g	7.06%	Shi (Envoy)	Softens Liver, prevents excess dispersal.
Jie Geng	5g	5.88%	Shi (Envoy)	Opens Lung Qi upward, serves as guide to chest.
Tao Ren	12g	14.12%	Jun (Chief)	Breaks Blood stasis, unblocks channels, moistens Intestines.
Hong Hua	9g	10.59%	Jun (Chief)	Invigorates Blood, dispels stasis, unblocks channels.