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What Chinese patent medicine should be taken for qi stagnation and blood stasis?

May 21, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Stagnation of qi and blood refers to disorders caused by poor circulation of qi, leading to abnormal blood flow. Treatment may include medications such as Qixuehe Capsules, Xuefu Zhuyu Pills, or Shaofu Zhuyu Pills, taken as directed by a physician. Specifically, Qixuehe Capsules are composed of a combination of herbs including Angelica sinensis (Danggui) and Carthamus (Honghua), which have the effects of soothing the liver, regulating qi, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain.

Qi stagnation and blood stasis refers to disorders caused by impaired flow of Qi, leading to abnormal circulation of blood. It can be treated with medications such as Qixuehe Capsules, Xuefu Zhuyu Pills, and Shaofu Zhuyu Pills, as directed by a physician. Specific analysis is as follows:

1. Qixuehe Capsules

Qixuehe Capsules are composed of a combination of herbs including Angelica sinensis (Danggui) and Carthamus (Honghua). These ingredients have the effect of soothing the liver, regulating Qi, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain. They are particularly effective in treating conditions such as lower abdominal pain, breast distension before menstruation, and dysmenorrhea caused by Qi stagnation and blood stasis.

2. Xuefu Zhuyu Pills

Xuefu Zhuyu Pills are formulated from traditional Chinese herbs such as Bupleurum (Chaihu) and Angelica sinensis (Danggui). After entering the body, these pills help activate blood circulation, resolve blood stasis, regulate Qi, and relieve pain. They are effective in treating symptoms such as insomnia with vivid dreams, palpitations, dizziness, and headaches caused by internal obstruction due to blood stasis.

3. Shaofu Zhuyu Pills

Shaofu Zhuyu Pills consist of herbs such as Penthorum chinense (Wulingzhi) and Angelica sinensis (Danggui), and have functions of warming the meridians, activating blood circulation, dispelling cold, and relieving pain. They are particularly beneficial in improving and treating lower abdominal pain and delayed menstruation caused by cold-induced blood stasis.

In addition to the commonly used medications mentioned above, other treatments under medical guidance may include Chaihu Shugan Powder, Compound Danshen Dripping Pills, and Xinbao Pills. It is recommended to consult a doctor before taking any medication. After proper diagnosis and pattern differentiation by a qualified practitioner, appropriate medications should be selected. Self-medication should be avoided to prevent inappropriate treatment and ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes.


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