Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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血府逐瘀汤 · Xuè Fǔ Zhú Yū Tāng
Famous formula for Blood stasis in the chest (Xue Fu), presenting with fixed chest or hypochondriac pain, headache, insomnia and emotional symptoms. Combines Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving herbs.
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- Formula Category
- Blood-Invigorating Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Blood Stasis
- Primary Function
- Invigorate Blood, dispel stasis, move Qi
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Invigorate Blood, dispel Blood stasis, move Qi and relieve pain
- Classical Source
- Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Corrections of Errors in Medical Classics, Wang Qingren, Qing dynasty)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
Famous formula for Blood stasis in the chest (Xue Fu), presenting with fixed chest or hypochondriac pain, headache, insomnia and emotional symptoms. Combines Blood-invigorating and Qi-moving herbs.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when Blood stasis settles in the chest and upper body, with stabbing chest pain, insomnia and irritability — anatomically distinct from Tao He Cheng Qi Tang's lower abdominal stasis with Heat, and moving Blood where Chai Hu Shu Gan San moves only Qi.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang | Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang | Xiao Yao San |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Invigorate Blood, dispel stasis, move Qi | Invigorate Blood below diaphragm, move Qi, stop pain | Invigorate Blood in lower abdomen, warm menses, stop pain | Course Liver Qi, tonify Spleen, nourish Blood |
| Formula Category | Blood-Invigorating Formulas | Blood-Invigorating Formulas | Blood-Invigorating Formulas | Harmonising Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Blood Stasis | Blood Stasis | Blood Stasis | Qi Stagnation |
| Main Conditions | Chest Tightness ·Headache ·Hypochondriac Distension ·Emotional Depression | Hypochondriac Distension ·Abdominal Pain ·Bloating ·Emotional Depression | Dysmenorrhea ·Abdominal Pain ·Irregular Menstruation ·Cold Limbs | Hypochondriac Distension ·Emotional Depression ·Poor Appetite ·Irregular Menstruation |
| Main Herbs | Peach Kernel ·Safflower ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Flying Squirrel Feces ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Peach Kernel ·Safflower | Fennel Fruit ·Dried Ginger ·Corydalis Rhizome ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Bupleurum Root ·Chinese Angelica Root ·White Peony Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen |
| Classical Source | Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Corrections of Errors in Medical Classics, Wang Qingren, Qing dynasty) | Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Wang Qingren, Qing dynasty) | Yi Lin Gai Cuo (Wang Qingren, Qing dynasty) | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang targets Blood stasis in the upper body/chest. Tao He Cheng Qi Tang focuses on lower abdominal Blood stasis with Heat. Wen Jing Tang addresses cold-type gynecological Blood issues. Si Ni San and Chai Hu Shu Gan San primarily move Qi rather than Blood.
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.