Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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桂枝茯苓湯 · Guì Zhī Fú Líng Tāng
A classical Jin Gui formula for blood stasis in the lower abdomen, classically used for fixed masses and dysmenorrhea.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Blood-Invigorating Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Blood Stasis
- Primary Function
- Invigorate blood, transform stasis, gently resolve masses
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Warm and move blood stasis in the lower jiao
- Classical Source
- Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical Jin Gui formula for blood stasis in the lower abdomen, classically used for fixed masses and dysmenorrhea.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula rather than the neighbouring indications of its related formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang | Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Tao Hong Si Wu Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Invigorate blood, transform stasis, gently resolve masses | Invigorate Blood, dispel stasis, move Qi | Invigorate Blood in lower abdomen, warm menses, stop pain | Nourish and invigorate Blood, dispel stasis |
| Formula Category | Blood-Invigorating Formulas | Blood-Invigorating Formulas | Blood-Invigorating Formulas | Blood-Invigorating Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Blood Stasis | Blood Stasis | Blood Stasis | Blood Stasis |
| Main Conditions | Dysmenorrhea ·Abdominal Pain ·Irregular Menstruation | Chest Tightness ·Headache ·Hypochondriac Distension ·Emotional Depression | Dysmenorrhea ·Abdominal Pain ·Irregular Menstruation ·Cold Limbs | Dysmenorrhea ·Irregular Menstruation ·Abdominal Pain |
| Main Herbs | Cinnamon Twig ·Poria / Hoelen ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark ·Peach Kernel ·White Peony Root | Peach Kernel ·Safflower ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Fennel Fruit ·Dried Ginger ·Corydalis Rhizome ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Chinese Angelica Root ·White Peony Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Peach Kernel |
| Classical Source | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Corrections of Errors in Medical Classics, Wang Qingren, Qing dynasty) | Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Wang Qingren, Qing dynasty) | Yi Lei Yuan Rong (Supreme Commanders of the Medical Ramparts, Yuan dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Tang is distinguished from Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Tao Hong Si Wu Tang by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy within the same broader clinical domain.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.