Description
This formula was devised by Zhang Jie-bin (a.k.a. Zhang Jing-yue), as with many of Zhang Zhong-jing’s formulas from the Shang Han Lun, this one was so ingeniously designed that its use has been expanded over subsequent centuries to include a broad range of disorders – in this case, those due to Liver Qi constraint with the development of Blood stasis. The Black Pearl variant has additional herbs which may enhance the action of activating the Blood. This formula has a broad range of applications for disorders that may be due to stagnation of the Liver Qi leading to Blood stasis.
Features/Indications
Features/Indications
Ingredients & Excipients
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Each Pill contains: |
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Bupleurum falcatum (Bupleurum) root equiv. to dry |
43.8mg |
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Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange) fruit equiv. to dry |
58.4mg |
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Corydalis turtschaninovii rhizome equiv. to dry |
43.8mg |
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Curcuma longa (Turmeric) root equiv. to dry |
43.8mg |
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Cyperus rotundus rhizome equiv. to dry |
58.4mg |
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Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Licorice) root equiv. to dry |
24.3mg |
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Ligusticum wallichii rhizome equiv. to dry |
43.8mg |
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Paeonia lactiflora (Peony) root equiv. to dry |
58.5mg |
Dose & Administration
8 – 12 pills, 3 times daily, half to one hour away from food.
In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 2 – 3 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50-100%.
Course of treatment: 2 – 4 months
Cautions/Contra-Indications
Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications (i.e. Heparin, warfarin or aspirin).
Caution for those on any type of sedative drug.
Contraindicated for patients taking interferon.
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Talk to a TCM practitioner/health professional if you are unsure if this medicine is right for you.
