Formulas that Regulate the Blood (理血剂)

This category covers both moving stagnant Blood (Blood stasis) and stopping pathological bleeding. Blood-invigorating formulas are some of the most important in gynaecology, pain medicine and post-stroke care.

Sub-categories

1. Invigorate Blood — Tao Hong Si Wu Tang, Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan, Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang
2. Stop bleeding — Shi Hui San, Huang Tu Tang, Jiao Ai Tang

Representative formulas in this category

1. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang — Blood stasis in the chest
2. Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan — Blood stasis (fibroids, endometriosis)
3. Tao Hong Si Wu Tang — Blood deficiency with stasis
4. Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang — Post-stroke Qi deficiency with Blood stasis
5. Jiao Ai Tang — Uterine bleeding from Blood deficiency

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When this category is used

Formulas that Regulate the Blood are typically prescribed for: endometriosis, fibroids, dysmenorrhoea, chronic pain (Blood stasis), post-stroke recovery, traumatic injury, varicose veins. The choice of specific formula within the category is determined by precise Eight Principles pattern differentiation in clinical consultation.

About prescribing

Chinese herbal formulas are dispensed by qualified practitioners following individual TCM diagnosis. The herbs I prescribe are pharmaceutical-grade granules from Sun Ten in Taiwan, tested to the highest international quality and safety standards. Online consultations are available throughout the UK and worldwide.

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