Stagnation, Xue [Trauma]

Qi Li San

Seven-Tousandths of a Teal Powder
 (Musk and Catechu formula)

Function: Mobilizes blood.  Disperses blood stases.  Mobilizes qi.  Reduces swelling, bleeding and pain.  Favors healing.  Soothes anxiety, fear and confusion that can result from trauma

Composition: 

	Xue Jie	Dracaena	30g
	Ru Xiang	Boswellia	3-6g
	Hong Hua	Carthamus	3-6g
	Mo Yao	Commiphora	3-6g
	Er Cha	Acacia	6-9g
	Zhu Sha	Cinnabaris	3-5g
	She Xiang	Moschus	0.5g
	Bing Pian	Droybalanops	0.5g

• Powder herbs and take in a 0.2-1.5g dosage internally.  For external use mix herbs with wine.

Indications:

Qi and blood stagnation from external or internal injury of all kinds causing pain and bleeding.

Caution:  Do not use during pregnancy or with hemophiliac patients..  Zhu sa is toxic and should only be used short-term

Reference: Xie Yuanqing’s formula, formulated in 1842

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