Decoction for Activating Stagnant Blood and Regulating Qi，From *A Brief Treatise on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases*.，In children, crying, sudden anger, or trauma can lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis, which obstruct the flow of qi and cause wheezing, a grayish-dark complexion, cyanosis of the lips, chest oppression, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and chest pain; in severe cases, the fingernails may turn blue or pale black.If the condition persists for a long time without resolution, the child may exhibit emaciation or rough, scaly skin; a pale-purple tongue with a thin white coating; a deep, taut pulse; and deep purple fingerprints.
Decoction for Activating Stagnant Blood and Regulating Qi
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Formulas Name : Decoction for Activating Stagnant Blood and Regulating Qi
Chinese Name : 活瘀理气汤
Drug Formulation
3 peach kernels (crushed), 1.5 qian of Acorus tatarinowii, 1.5 qian of Curcuma zedoaria.
Source
From *A Brief Treatise on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Diseases*.
Benefits
In children, crying, sudden anger, or trauma can lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis, which obstruct the flow of qi and cause wheezing, a grayish-dark complexion, cyanosis of the lips, chest oppression, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and chest pain; in severe cases, the fingernails may turn blue or pale black.If the condition persists for a long time without resolution, the child may exhibit emaciation or rough, scaly skin; a pale-purple tongue with a thin white coating; a deep, taut pulse; and deep purple fingerprints.
Instructions for Use
Decoct in water and take orally.
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Decoction for Activating Stagnant Blood and Regulating Qi,In children, crying, sudden anger, or trauma can lead to qi stagnation and blood stasis, which obstruct the flow of qi and cause wheezing, a grayish-dark complexion, cyanosis of the lips, chest oppression, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and chest pain; in severe cases, the fingernails may turn blue or pale black.If the condition persists for a long time without resolution, the child may exhibit emaciation or rough, scaly skin; a pale-purple tongue with a thin white coating; a deep, taut pulse; and deep purple fingerprints.