Invigorate the Collaterals
Huo luo xiao ling dan
Kan Traditionals
Quickens the Blood and dispels Blood stasis, opens the collaterals (Luo) vessels, decreases accumulation, relieves stagnation.
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- Herb: Dong quai root, Myrrh resin, Frankincense resin, Chinese salvia root and rhizome, Prepared corydalis yanhusuo tuber, Achyranthes root
- Herb (Pinyin): Dang gui shen, Mo yao, Ru xiang, Dan shen, Zhi yan hu suo, Huai niu xi
- Pattern: Blood stasis, stagnation of the collaterals (Luo) vessels
- Actions: relieves stagnation, Quickens the Blood and dispels Blood stasis, opens the collaterals (Luo) vessels, decreases accumulation
- Indications: Supports healthy blood circulation, Supports the harmonious flow of Qi and Blood in the channels, Occasional discomfort or numbness in the extremities, Helps ease occasional discomfort of muscles and joints due to traumatic injury
- Contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Tongue: Dark red or purple, possibly with red or purple spots.
- Pulse: Wiry and/or choppy.
Invigorate the Collaterals is based on Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals (Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan), a formula addressing Qi and Blood stagnation in the collaterals. Qi and Blood circulate and distribute within the body through small pathways called the collaterals. These collaterals are the branches of the larger channels and form a network system that strengthens the links between paired channels. When the flow of Blood and Qi stagnate within the collaterals, blockage is created that further impedes the circulation of Blood, giving rise tostagnation.
Invigorate the Collaterals is designed for these blockage patterns (Bi Zheng) with accompanying Blood stasis leading to accumulations. Simple and effective, it easily combines with other formulas that supplement Qi and Blood or address specific organ systems affected by sudden stagnation.
To transform the stasis and facilitate the flow of Blood, Invigorate the Collaterals uses herbs that invigorate Blood. The chief herb, Dong quai root, invigorates and nourishes Blood, dispels Cold and alleviates stagnation. With Chinese salvia root and rhizome and Myrrh resin, it addresses stagnation due to Blood stasis in the extremities. Chinese salvia root and rhizome invigorates and tonifies the Blood, clears Heat, cools the Blood and reduces stagnation. Frankincense resin and Myrrh resin are commonly paired to break up Blood stasis, moving stagnation due to sudden events or congealed Blood and removing obstructions from the channels. Two herbs have been added to enhance the Blood moving properties of the formula. Achyranthes root, a classical modification, further invigorates the channels and dispels Blood stasis. It strengthens the bones and sinews, benefits the joints and induces the downward movement of Blood. Prepared Corydalis yanhusuo tuber invigorates Blood, promotes the movement of Qi and reduces stagnation.
Invigorate the Collaterals is a versatile formula and can be combined with any formula where further invigoration of Blood in the collaterals is desired.
ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT
Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals (Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan) is derived from Record of Heartfelt Experiences (Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu), written by Zhang Zhi-Cun in the early 1920’s.