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Dan Shen Yin (丹參飲) invigorates the blood, moves the qi and relieves pain; for blood and qi stagnation of the chest and epigastrium.
English Name
Salvia Decoction
Classical Source
Yi Zong Jin Jian, 1742
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Invigorates the blood and dispels stasis
- Moves the qi and relieves pain
Indications
Blood and qi stasis of the middle and upper burner: stabbing or fixed chest and epigastric pain, often used in coronary and chronic gastric disorders.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: dark or purplish. Pulse: choppy or wiry.
Modifications
Combined into larger formulas for chest bi or epigastric pain.
Cautions & Contraindications
Use with caution in pregnancy; manage cardiac causes medically.
