Great Blood-Activating Decoction

Great Blood-Activating Decoction,For contusions and injuries, falls from horses or carts, blood stasis, constipation, redness, swelling, and dark bruising; pain and drowsiness; and life-threatening internal blood congestion.

Formulas Name : Great Blood-Activating Decoction

Chinese Name : 大活血汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang Sichuan rhubarb, 1 fen angelica root, a small amount of musk.

Source

From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 188), citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For contusions and injuries, falls from horses or carts, blood stasis, constipation, redness, swelling, and dark bruising; pain and drowsiness; and life-threatening internal blood congestion.

Instructions for Use

Take 3–5 qian per dose with 1 large bowl of vinegar; decoct until it boils 3–5 times; mix with the residue and take warm before meals. The passage of black blood in the stool serves as a sign of efficacy.

Great Blood-Activating Decoction,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 188), citing *Shi Yuanduan’s Effective Prescriptions*.,For contusions and injuries, falls from horses or carts, blood stasis, constipation, redness, swelling, and dark bruising; pain and drowsiness; and life-threatening internal blood congestion.

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