Quick River
Xiao Huo Luo Dan
Kan Essentials
Quickens the Blood and dispels stasis, opens the Collaterals, relieves occasional pain, dispels Phlegm.
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- Herb: Processed Sichuan aconite main root, Turmeric rhizome, Myrrh resin, Frankincense resin, Prepared Chinese arisaema rhizome
- Herb (Pinyin): Zhi chuan wu, Jiang huang, Mo yao, Ru xiang, Zhi tian nan xing
- Pattern: Wind Cold Damp invasion, Blood stasis, Phlegm accumulation in the channels
- Actions: Quickens the Blood and dispels Blood stasis, opens the collaterals (Luo) vessels, dispels Phlegm
- Indications: Occasional weakness and numbness, especially in the lower extremities, bones and joints, Worse from cold contact or cold weather exposure, Worse with initial movement and better with gentle sustained motion and warmth
- Contraindications: Avoid use during pregnancy and in animals with symptoms of Heat or Dryness from Blood or Yin deficiency.
- Tongue: frothy, slightly purple
- Pulse: Wiry, toned and strong
Quick River (Xiao Huo Luo Dan) addresses obstruction of the channels and collaterals by Wind Cold Damp, Blood stasis and Phlegm. The alternate name for this formula, Invigorate the Collaterals (Xiao Huo Luo Dan), refers to the Blood-moving effect of Quick River, conferred by its content of Myrrh resin and Frankincense resin. Frankincense resin contains boswellic acids to relieve stagnation and move the Blood. Turmeric rhizome moves Blood and dispels stasis. Processed Sichuan aconite main root strongly warms the channels.
The formula is also designed to purge channels and vessels obstructed by Phlegm, allowing Blood to once again flow freely. Prepared Chinese arisaema rhizome relieves obstructions by dissolving Phlegm.