Description
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Lower Abdomen Dispel Stasis Decoction) is a classical formula from Wang Qing-ren's Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Correcting the Errors in the Forest of Medicine) published in 1830 CE. This formula combines blood-moving herbs with warming herbs to address lower abdominal stasis patterns. Blue Poppy's version is a 10:1 powdered extract in 500 mg gelatin capsules.
TCM Actions
- Quickens the blood and dispels stasis, warm the channels and stops pain
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy menstrual function in women with lower abdominal stagnation patterns
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with menstrual irregularities
- Supports healthy circulation in the lower abdomen
- May be beneficial for patterns presenting with purple tongue, static spots, or static macules
- May be beneficial for patterns presenting with choppy, bowstring, slow, deep, bound, regularly intermittent, skipping, or absent pulse
Ingredients
- Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
- Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
- Chi Shao (Radix Paeoniae Rubrae)
- Wu Ling Zhi (Feces Trogopterori)
- Pu Huang (Pollen Typhae)
- Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis)
- Xiao Hui Xiang (Fructus Foeniculi)
- Mo Yao (Myrrhae)
- Gan Jiang (dried Rhizoma Zingiberis)
- Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi)
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 69 grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our manufacturing process it would take only 10 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
Clinical Classification
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