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Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan (大黃蟅蟲丸) slowly breaks up entrenched, dry blood stasis and generates new blood; for chronic blood stasis (‘dry blood’) with masses, emaciation and rough scaly skin.
English Name
Rhubarb and Eupolyphaga Pill
Classical Source
Jin Gui Yao Lue, c. 220 CE
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Gradually breaks up dry, congealed blood stasis
- Generates and nourishes new blood
Indications
‘Dry blood’ stasis from chronic deficiency: abdominal masses, emaciation with a sallow-dark complexion, rough scaly skin, dry dull eyes, and amenorrhoea.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: dark or purplish. Pulse: choppy or thin.
Modifications
Taken slowly as pills over time, not as a strong purge.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contains blood-breaking insects - contraindicated in pregnancy; use under supervision.
