Formula Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Qi Li San

七厘散

Also known as:

Seven-Thousandths of a Tael Powder

Formula Composition

Xue Jie
Xue Jie
Hong Hua
Hong Hua
Mo Yao
Mo Yao
Ru Xiang
Ru Xiang
She Xiang
She Xiang
Bing Pian
Bing Pian
Er Cha
Er Cha
Zhu Sha
Zhu Sha
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Deputies
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Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Invigorates the blood and removes Blood Stagnation
  2. Invigorates Qi
  3. Reduces swelling and pain
  4. Stops bleeding

Patterns Treated

Qi And Blood Stagnation

Historical Origin

Collection for the Common Pursuit of Longevity (1762 AD)

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Qi Li San

Main Actions

Invigorates the blood and removes Blood Stagnation
Invigorates Qi
Reduces swelling and pain
Stops bleeding

Key TCM Concepts

Qi Li San is a 8-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula.

 

Invented in 1762 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation. Its main actions are: 1) invigorates the blood and removes Blood Stagnation and 2) invigorates Qi .

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Qi Li San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Qi And Blood Stagnation. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as stasis by traumatic injury, contusions or strains for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Qi And Blood Stagnation

Common Applications

Stasis by traumatic injury Contusions Strains Fractures Laceration Burns

Ingredients in Qi Li San

Detailed information about each herb in Qi Li San and their roles

Deputies
Assistants
Xue Jie
Xue Jie

Dragon's blood

Temperature Neutral
Taste Salty, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used Prepared resin of the fruits of the tree and stems
Role in Qi Li San
Xue Jie dispels Blood Stagnation and alleviates pain. Its astringent quality also enables it to stop bleeding.
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Hong Hua
Hong Hua

Safflowers

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried flower
Role in Qi Li San
In general Hong Hua's main actions are as follows: "Moves Stagnant Blood and regulates menses. Relieves pain caused by Blood Stasis."

In the context of Qi Li San, it is used because it invigorating the Blood and dispelling Blood Stagnation.
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Mo Yao
Mo Yao

Myrrh

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried resin of the tree
Role in Qi Li San
In general Mo Yao's main actions are as follows: "Moves Blood and relieves Stagnation and pain caused by Blood Stagnation. Assists in wound healing."

In the context of Qi Li San, it is used because it dispel Blood Stagnation, promote Qi movement, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain.
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Ru Xiang
Ru Xiang

Frankincense

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Liver
Parts Used An aromatic resin obtained from boswellia trees
Role in Qi Li San
In general Ru Xiang's main actions are as follows: "Moves Blood and Qi and relieves pain. Disperses Wind-Damp from the Meridians and relaxes the sinews. Reduces swelling and aids in wound healing."

In the context of Qi Li San, it is used because it dispel Blood Stagnation, promote Qi movement, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain.
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She Xiang
She Xiang

Musk

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Liver
Parts Used Musk gland of the deer
Role in Qi Li San
She Xiang is acrid and aromatic. It eliminates blockage from the Channels, assisting the herbs that invigorate the Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation.
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Bing Pian
Bing Pian

Borneol

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Lungs
Parts Used Organic compound obtained from plant extracts
Role in Qi Li San
Bing Pian is acrid and aromatic. It eliminates blockage from the Channels, assisting the herbs that invigorate the Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation.
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Er Cha
Er Cha

Catechu

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs
Parts Used The extract of acacia trees
Role in Qi Li San
Er Cha is cool and astringent. It clears Heat and assists Dragon's blood in stopping the bleeding and generating new tissue.
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Zhu Sha
Zhu Sha

Cinnabar

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart
Parts Used The mineral itself
Role in Qi Li San
Zhu Sha relieve the fright and calm the Mind. It is because traumatic injury can be startling or frightening, it may cause disorder of the Qi and confusion or panic.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Qi Li San

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

Not suitable during pregnancy as the formula consumes the Qi and induces abortion. It contains herbs that both move and expel.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Qi Li San may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.