Description
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Angelica Pubescens & Taxillus Decoction) is a classical formula from Sun Si-miao's Tang dynasty text "Qian Jin Yao Fang" (652 CE). This Blue Poppy version substitutes Hua Jiao for Xi Xin to avoid nephrotoxic aristolochic acid and is formulated as a 10:1 powdered extract. The formula dispels pathogenic factors while simultaneously nourishing constitutional weakness, making it valuable for chronic joint and back conditions complicated by deficiency patterns.
TCM Actions
- Dispels wind, eliminates dampness, scatters cold, alleviates impediment and stops pain, boosts the liver and kidneys and supplements the qi and blood
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy joint function in chronic conditions with wind-damp-cold patterns
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with chronic rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
- Supports healthy back and lumbar function
- Traditionally used for rheumatic sciatica patterns
- Supports recovery from lumbar strain and disc issues
- Traditionally used to address pain patterns during pregnancy
- Supports neurological recovery patterns
- Joint pain with possible swelling, heaviness, lack of redness or heat, worsening with cold exposure
- Chronic low back and knee pain patterns
- Fatigue and lack of strength with deficiency signs
Ingredients
- Sang Ji Sheng (Herba Taxilli)
- Shu Di (cooked Radix Rehmanniae)
- Fu Ling (Poria)
- Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis)
- Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae)
- Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae)
- Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae)
- Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae)
- Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
- Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae)
- Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng)
- Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
- Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi)
- Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
- Hua Jiao (Pericarpium Zanthoxyli)
Recommended Dosage
According to Him-che Yeung in Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Vol. 2, the standard daily dose in decoction for this formula is 93 grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our manufacturing process it would take only 13 capsules per day of Blue Poppy's version of this formula to equal the standard daily dose. The actual prescribed dose should be determined by the practitioner on a case by case basis.
Clinical Classification
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