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Mo Yao (Myrrh) - invigorates the blood, relieves pain and reduces swelling; paired with Ru Xiang.
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Ru Xiang (Olibanum)
Ru Xiang (Frankincense) - invigorates the blood, moves qi, relieves pain and promotes healing.
Read More »E Zhu (Curcumae Rhizoma)
E Zhu (Zedoary) - strongly breaks up blood stasis and qi stagnation and reduces masses and food stagnation.
Read More »San Leng (Sparganii Rhizoma)
San Leng (Sparganium) - strongly breaks up blood stasis and qi stagnation and reduces masses.
Read More »Ji Xue Teng (Spatholobi Caulis)
Ji Xue Teng (Spatholobus stem) - invigorates and tonifies the blood and relaxes the sinews; for numbness and menstrual disorders.
Read More »Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathulae Radix)
Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula) - invigorates the blood, dispels stasis and benefits the joints; stronger blood-mover than Huai Niu Xi.
Read More »Niu Xi (Achyranthis Bidentatae Radix)
Niu Xi (Achyranthes) - invigorates the blood, tonifies Liver and Kidney, strengthens the sinews and directs downward.
Read More »Yi Mu Cao (Leonuri Herba)
Yi Mu Cao (Chinese Motherwort) - invigorates the blood, regulates menstruation and promotes urination.
Read More »Tao Ren (Persicae Semen)
Tao Ren (Peach kernel) - invigorates the blood, dispels stasis and moistens the intestines.
Read More »Hong Hua (Carthami Flos)
Hong Hua (Safflower) - invigorates the blood, dispels stasis and regulates menstruation.
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