Chinese Herbal Formulas That Invigorates Blood and Dispels Blood Stasis

Dan Shen Yin

Salvia Decoction

Main Actions for Dan Shen Yin

The functions of this chinese medicine formula are to promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis while moving Qi and alleviating pain. This TCM herbal formula is best suited for conditions of Qi and blood stasis accumulated within the middle jiao causing abdominal and epigastric pain which can radiate upwards towards the upper jiao.

Indications and Symptoms for Dan Shen Yin

abdominal pain, epigastric pain radiating upwards

Tongue – purple

Pulse – wiry, choppy

Medicinal Ingredients of Dan Shen Yin

Dan Shen (Radix Salviae Mititorrhizae, Salvia Root) - 30g.

-invigorate and regulate blood, alleviates blood stasis and relieves pain

Tan Xiang (Lignum Santali Albi, Heartwood of Sandalwood, Santalum) - 4.5g.

-warms middle jiao, regulates Qi

Sha Ren (Fructus Amomi, Grains Of Paradise Fruit, Cardamon) - 4.5g.

-regulates Qi, relaxes middle jiao, alleviates pain

Preparation Instructions of Dan Shen Yin

This traditional chinese medicine formula is generally prepared as a decoction by today’s practitioners.

Additional Points on Dan Shen Yin

When the appropriate symptoms are present this alternative medicine formula is able to treat such disorders as angina pectoris, hepatitis, pancreatitis, cholecystitis, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers and dysmenorrhea.