Disperse Red River
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- Herb: Chinese salvia root and rhizome, Luffa skeleton of mature fruit, White peony root, Shiny bugleweed herb, Sichuan lovage rhizome, Turmeric root tuber, Artemesia herb, Dry fried bitter orange immature fruit, Prepared cyperus rhizome , Chinese cinnamon twig
- Herb (Pinyin): Dan shen, Si gua luo, Bai shao, Ze lan, Chuan xiong, Yu jin, Liu ji nu, Chao zhi shi, Zhi xiang fu, Gui zhi
- Indications: Supports healthy circulation, Supports healthy menstrual cycling, Temporary swelling of the breasts, Supports healthy veins and arteries
- Contraindications: Use with caution during pregnancy or while nursing, Contraindicated with threatened miscarriage or premature labor, Contraindicated with bleeding tendencies
Stagnation of Blood underlies many patterns of imbalance, whether recent or developing. When Blood does not circulate freely, some of the Five Organ Networks may be deprived of nourishment, while others may become disordered due to Blood stagnation. Menstruating women are particularly susceptible to stagnation of Blood, especially before, during or following their menstrual periods. The adequate distribution and perfusion of Blood is essential for optimal fertility and healthy pregnancies. Physical, mental and emotional stress can lead to stagnation of Qi which in turn hinders the harmonious circulation of Blood.
Men are also prone to stagnation of Blood engendered by high fat, high sugar (alcohol), high purine diets, overwork, occupational and recreational excesses, emotional distress and sedentary lifestyles.
Proper circulation and nourishment of Blood is dependent upon the healthy function of the Liver, Heart and Spleen. An imbalance between these Organ Networks often interact to create disharmonies of quality, quantity and distribution of Blood. The etiological concept of Blood Stasis is an important theoretical principle. Over time, Blood stagnation can lead to Qi stagnation and the eventual depletion of healthy Qi and Blood.
Disperse Red River is gentle and moderate in supporting the circulation of Blood, while also nurturing Blood and activating Qi.
RATIONALE
Chinese salvia root and rhizome, Sichuan lovage rhizome, Shiny bugleweed herb, Turmeric root tuber, Luffa herb and Artemisia anomala herb move the Blood and counteract stasis. Prepared Cyperus rhizome, Bitter orange immature fruit and Sichuan lovage rhizome assist Blood circulation by activating Qi, especially in the Middle and Lower Burners. White peony root supplements Blood and consolidates Yin. Chinese cinnamon twig opens the channels and invigorates the Yang, enabling the Blood to move easily to the surface as well as through the interior. From an alternative point of view, Bitter orange immature fruit, prepared Cyperus rhizome, Turmeric root tuber and White peony root harmonize the Liver which can then appropriately store and release Blood.
Chinese salvia root and rhizome, Luffa herb, Turmeric root tuber, Shiny bugleweed herb and Sichuan lovage rhizome assist the circulation of Blood through the Heart, chest and breasts. Prepared Cyperus rhizome, Turmeric root tuber, Artemisia anomala herb and Shiny bugleweed herb mobilize Blood in the Lower Burner, helping to support normal menstruation. Sichuan lovage rhizome, Luffa herb, Turmeric root tuber and Chinese cinnamon twig facilitate circulation in the channels and vessels, while helping to disperse Wind, Damp and Cold.
In combination, these herbs harmonize and activate Blood, moving it from the core to the surface, from the Upper to the Lower Burner and through the vessels and viscera.