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Qi Li San (七厘散) invigorates the blood and dispels stasis, stops bleeding and relieves pain; a famous trauma (die-da) remedy taken internally and applied externally for injuries.
English Name
Seven-Thousandths-of-a-Tael Powder
Classical Source
Liang Fang Ji Ye, 1842
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Invigorates the blood and dispels stasis; relieves pain
- Stops bleeding and promotes the healing of wounds
Indications
Traumatic injury: bruising, swelling and pain from falls, blows, sprains and fractures, and bleeding wounds (external).
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: dark or normal. Pulse: variable.
Modifications
Used in small doses (its name reflects the tiny dose); modern versions omit cinnabar.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contains potent substances - use small doses; contraindicated in pregnancy. Use legal, cinnabar-free versions.