In traditional Chinese medicine for addressing blood stasis issues, many people think of using Xuefu Zhuyu Decoction first for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. It indeed has good effects in clearing blood stasis in areas such as the chest, ribs, and head.
However, after prolonged use, many people may find that its effectiveness gradually diminishes or even disappears. At this point, it is time to promptly change the approach and try Guizhi Fuling Wan.
For individuals with long-term blood stasis, the issue is not merely simple blood stasis obstruction; over time, the circulation of qi and blood is also affected. Blood stasis can easily combine with phlegm-dampness, causing blockages within the body. In such cases, relying solely on blood-activating and stasis-resolving medications like Xuefu Zhuyu Tang may not effectively reach the affected area.
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan can precisely resolve the issue of long-term stasis forming into masses. In the formula, Gui Zhi warms and unblocks the blood vessels, promoting the circulation of qi and blood; Tao Ren activates blood and dispels stasis, dissipating masses; Shao Yao nourishes blood and harmonizes yin, avoiding excessive activation of blood that may harm healthy qi; Fu Ling dispels dampness and strengthens the spleen, reducing the generation of phlegm and stasis from the root.
The combination of these herbs can both resolve stasis without harming the blood and also clear blocked meridians, allowing qi and blood to flow smoothly again.
After the blood stasis dissipates and the pathways of qi and blood are opened, then based on the situation, combine with blood-nourishing or blood-activating prescriptions for regulation. Only by clearing the pathways in this way, once the pathways are open, qi and blood will naturally circulate, and blood stasis can truly be eliminated.
However, it is important to note that traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes syndrome differentiation and treatment. Since each individual has a different constitution and varying complexities of syndromes, it is crucial not to blindly apply treatments on your own. Always use them under the guidance of a professional physician based on syndrome differentiation to ensure both safety and effectiveness.
