Formula Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Xia Ru Yong Quan San

下乳涌泉散

Also known as:

Promoting Lactation Gushing Spring Powder

Formula Composition

Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Jie Geng
Jie Geng
Bai Shao
Bai Shao
Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong
Di Huang
Di Huang
Chai Hu
Chai Hu
Lou Lu
Lou Lu
Wang Bu Liu Xing
Wang Bu Liu Xing
Tian Hua Fen
Tian Hua Fen
Qing Pi
Qing Pi
Tong Cao
Tong Cao
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King
Main ingredient
Envoy
Directs formula

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Nourishes Blood
  2. Increases breast milk supply

Patterns Treated

Liver Qi Stagnation

Historical Origin

清太医院配方 / Collection of Qing Royal Palace Doctors' fomula (1840 AD )

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Xia Ru Yong Quan San

Main Actions

Nourishes Blood
Increases breast milk supply

Key TCM Concepts

Xia Ru Yong Quan San is a 11-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Dong Quai (Dang Gui) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1840 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes Blood and 2) increases breast milk supply.

 

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 Xia Ru Yong Quan San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Liver Qi Stagnation. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as low breast milk supply for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Liver Qi Stagnation

Ingredients in Xia Ru Yong Quan San

Detailed information about each herb in Xia Ru Yong Quan San and their roles

Kings
Envoys
Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Dang Gui's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation."

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it nourishes and invigorates Blood.
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Jie Geng
Jie Geng

Platycodon roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Jie Geng's main actions are as follows: "Opens the Lungs and smoothes the flow of Lung Qi. Expels Phlegm and pus from the Lungs and throat, can be used for either Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat according to the other herbs in the formula. Directs the actions of other herbs to the Upper Burner. "

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it plays the carrier role to direct the ingredients to the Upper Burner.
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Bai Shao
Bai Shao

White peony roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Bai Shao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood and preserves the Yin. Nourishes the Liver and assists in the smooth flow of Qi. Regulates the meridians and eases the pain."

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it nourishes and invigorates Blood.
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Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong

Szechuan lovage roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Chuan Xiong's main actions are as follows: "Regulates and moves the Blood. Relieves Wind-Cold and pain. Circulates the Qi in the Upper Burner, relieving headaches."

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it nourishes and invigorates Blood.
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Di Huang
Di Huang

Unprepared Rehmannia

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Sheng Di Huang's main actions are as follows: "Expels Heat by Cooling Blood. Tonifies Yin by promoting Fluid production. Soothes the Heart by calming Blazing Fire. Cools and nourishes."

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it nourishes Body Fluids.
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Chai Hu
Chai Hu

Bupleurum roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Chai Hu's main actions are as follows: "Harmonizes exterior and interior. Smoothes the Liver and upraises the Yang."

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it moves Qi and eliminates Stagnation.
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Lou Lu
Lou Lu

Maral roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Salty
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Lou Lu's main actions are as follows: "Expels Heat and reduces toxic swellings. Increases the flow of mothers' milk."

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it resolves Toxic Heat and promotes lactation.
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Wang Bu Liu Xing
Wang Bu Liu Xing

Vaccaria seeds

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Stomach, Liver
Parts Used Dried seeds
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Wang Bu Liu Xing's main actions are as follows: "Invigorates Blood. Promotes lactation and menstruation. Reduces painful swelling of the breasts and testicles."

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it invigorates Blood and promotes lactation.
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Tian Hua Fen
Tian Hua Fen

Snake gourd roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Tian Hua Fen's main actions are as follows: "Clears Heat in the Lungs and moistens Dryness, especially when there is Phlegm that is aggravating the condition. Brings down inflammation and reduces pus."

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it nourishes Body Fluids.
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Qing Pi
Qing Pi

Green tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Stomach, Liver
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the young or immature fruits
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Qing Pi's main actions are as follows: "Smooths the flow of Liver Qi and releases Stagnation. Reduces Food Stagnation. Dries Damp and reduces Phlegm."

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it moves Qi and eliminates Qi Stagnation.
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Tong Cao
Tong Cao

Tetrapanax piths

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried stem pith
Role in Xia Ru Yong Quan San
In general Tong Cao's main actions are as follows: "Removes heat, induces urination and stimulates lactation"

In the context of Xia Ru Yong Quan San, it is used because it removes Stagnation from the breast connecting Meridians.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Xia Ru Yong Quan San

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

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Xia Ru Yong Quan 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.