Gé Xià Zhú Yū Tāng (膈下逐瘀汤, Drive Out Stasis Below the Diaphragm) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Regulate qi & blood category, with Táo Rén and Hóng Huā as chief herbs. It contains Táo Rén, Hóng Huā, Dāng Guī, Chuān Xiōng, Chì Sháo, Mǔ Dān Pí, Yán Hú Suǒ, Wū Yào, Xiāng Fù, Zhǐ Ké, Gān Cǎo and Wǔ Líng Zhī. Actions: invigorates Blood; dispels stasis; moves qi; relieves pain — abdomen focus.
| Pinyin | Gé Xià Zhú Yū Tāng (Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 膈下逐瘀汤 |
| English | Drive Out Stasis Below the Diaphragm |
| Category | Regulate qi & blood |
| Chief | Táo Rén, Hóng Huā |
| Tongue | Purple, petechiae |
| Pulse | Wiry, choppy |
| Cautions | Strongly moves Blood: contraindicated in pregnancy and used with caution with heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding disorders. |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Táo Rén | 9g |
| Hóng Huā | 9g |
| Dāng Guī | 9g |
| Chuān Xiōng | 6g |
| Chì Sháo | 6g |
| Mǔ Dān Pí | 6g |
| Yán Hú Suǒ | 3g |
| Wū Yào | 6g |
| Xiāng Fù | 4.5g |
| Zhǐ Ké | 4.5g |
| Gān Cǎo | 9g |
| Wǔ Líng Zhī | 6g |
Actions
Invigorates Blood; dispels stasis; moves qi; relieves pain — abdomen focus
Indications
Blood stasis below diaphragm: fixed abdominal masses, hypochondriac pain, chronic abdominal pain worse with pressure
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Xuè Fǔ Zhú Yū Tāng shares Táo Rén, Hóng Huā, Dāng Guī, Chuān Xiōng, Chì Sháo, Zhǐ Ké and Gān Cǎo. Only Gé Xià Zhú Yū Tāng has Mǔ Dān Pí, Yán Hú Suǒ, Wū Yào, Xiāng Fù and Wǔ Líng Zhī; only Xuè Fǔ Zhú Yū Tāng has Shēng Dì Huáng, Chuān Niú Xī, Jié Gěng and Chái Hú.
Test yourself
What herbs are in Gé Xià Zhú Yū Tāng?
Gé Xià Zhú Yū Tāng contains Táo Rén 9g, Hóng Huā 9g, Dāng Guī 9g, Chuān Xiōng 6g, Chì Sháo 6g, Mǔ Dān Pí 6g, Yán Hú Suǒ 3g, Wū Yào 6g, Xiāng Fù 4.5g, Zhǐ Ké 4.5g, Gān Cǎo 9g and Wǔ Líng Zhī 6g.
What is Gé Xià Zhú Yū Tāng used for?
Blood stasis below diaphragm: fixed abdominal masses, hypochondriac pain, chronic abdominal pain worse with pressure.
What are the actions of Gé Xià Zhú Yū Tāng?
Invigorates Blood; dispels stasis; moves qi; relieves pain — abdomen focus.
What tongue and pulse go with Gé Xià Zhú Yū Tāng?
Tongue: Purple, petechiae. Pulse: Wiry, choppy.
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