087 – XUE FU ZHU YU TANG

The Chinese Formula Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, also known by the English name Angelicae and Platycodon Combination, belongs to the category of formulas that ACTIVATE BLOOD FLOW AND ELIMINATE BLOOD STASIS, acting on the syndromes of Qi Stagnation and Xue Stasis in the Upper Burner; Qi Obstruction due to Xue Stasis; Chest Pain due to Xue Stasis.

Indication: Indicated for Xue Stasis: Atherosclerosis, Atheromas, Thrombosis.

Actions: Eliminate Xue Stasis; Activate Xue Circulation; Promote Qi Flow; Relieve piercing pain

Syndromes: Qi Stagnation and Xue Stasis in the Upper Burner; Qi Obstruction due to Xue Stasis; Chest Pain due to Xue Stasis.

Symptoms and signs: Intense/piercing head/chest pain (precordialgia) worsening at night, insomnia, palpitations, chest oppression, apathy, sadness, irritability, mental confusion, memory loss, anxiety, cyanotic lips, acrocyanosis.

Tongue: dark red with purple/hemorrhagic spots, Base veins: dilated, tortuous, hardened, bluish or blackened

Coating: yellow, thick

Pulse: rough