Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang 膈下逐瘀湯 - Drive Out Blood Stasis Below the Diaphragm
Drive Out Blood Stasis Below the Diaphragm
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GE XIA ZHU YU TANG Ingredients
| Faeces Trogopterori | Wu Ling Zhi | 10% |
| Rx. Angelicae Sinensis | Dang Gui | 10 |
| Rz. Chuanxiong | Chuan Xiong | 5 |
| Sm. Persicae | Tao Ren | 10 |
| Cx. Moutan | Mu Dan Pi | 5 |
| Rx. Paeoniae Rubra | Chi Shao | 10 |
| Rx. Linderae | Wu Yao | 10 |
| Rx. Glycyrrhizae | Gan Cao | 5 |
| Rz. Corydalis | Yan Hu Suo | 10 |
| Rz. Cyperi | Xiang Fu | 10 |
| Flos Carthami | Hong Hua | 10 |
| Fr. Aurantii | Zhi Ke |
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Safety and Side Effects of GE XIA ZHU YU TANG
- Use with caution during menstruation.
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Contraindicated for those with weak constitution without stagnation.
- Contraindicated for those taking anti-coagulant medication.
Most formulas are designed for use by practitioners. If you are self-prescribing, please Start a TeleVisit, Phone, or E-mail Consultation ensure the best outcome, and to minimize any chance of side effects,
How to Dose and Prepare GE XIA ZHU YU TANG
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2-quarts (or liters) of water until 2 cups of medicine remain. Adjust lid and heat to control evaporation. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate the dregs for a second boiling (if desired).
Note that some minerals and shells are pre boiled, some flowers are added during the last 5 minutes of boiling, and some prepared powders are not cooked, but are added to the strained decoction.
Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
* Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
* What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?
- PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
- WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
- TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
- SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
- SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
- GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)
*These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before taking any supplement.
