Qi-Li-San

Chinese Herbal Formulas That Invigorates the Blood in Traumatic Injuries

Qi Li San  -  Seven Thousandths of a Tael Powder

Main Actions for Qi Li San

The functions of this natural chinese medicine formula are to invigorate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, promote Qi circulation while reducing swellings and alleviating pain and bleeding.  This TCM herbal formula is best suited for conditions of traumatic injuries due to blood stasis with Qi stagnation.  These two types of obstruction leads to swelling and pain with possible bleeding.

Indications and Symptoms for Qi Li San

bruising, swelling, pain due to trauma, broken bones, torn sinews, traumatic bleeding due to blood vessel injuries.

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Medicinal Ingredients of Qi Li San

Xue Jie   (Sanguis Draconis) - 30g.

-moves blood stasis, alleviates pain, stops bleeding

Hong Hua   (Flos Carthami Tinctorii, Safflower Flower, Carthamus) - 4.5g.

-invigorates blood circulation, moves stasis

Ru Xiang   (Gummi Olibanum, Frankincense, Mastic) - 4.5g.

-moves blood stasis, invigorates Qi circulation, reduce swellings, alleviates pain

MoYao   (Myrrha, Myrrh) - 4.5g.

-moves blood stasis, invigorates Qi circulation, reduce swellings, alleviates pain

She Xiang   (Secretio Moschus, Naval Secretions of Musk Deer, Musk) - .36g.

-eliminate channel blockages

Bing Pian   (Borneol) - .36g.

-eliminate channel  blockages

Er Cha   (Acacia Seu Uncaria) - 7.5g.

-clears heat, stops bleeding, promotes new tissue growth

Zhu Sha   (Cinnabaris, Cinnabar) - 3.6g.

-calm spirit after traumatic situations

Preparation Instructions of Qi Li San

This chinese medicine herbal formula should be prepared by having all it’s natural ingredients ground into a fine powder and stored in an airtight container.  Each dosage should be 0.22-1.5 grams taken with wine or warm water.  It may also be used externally by being made into a paste with wine and applied to the surface of the damaged tissue which is bleeding. 

Additional Points on Qi Li San

This herbal formula is able to eliminate blood stasis and promote Qi circulation which relives swelling and alleviates pain.  Qi Li San can also clear heat, stop bleeding and promote the generation of new tissue development after such traumatic injuries. 

When the appropriate symptoms are present this alternative medicine herbal formula is able to treat such disorders as traumatic injuries, falls, fractures, contusions, strains, sprains, lacerations and burns.