Formula

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang

Peach Kernel, Carthamus Four Herb Combination | 桃红四物汤

Also known as:

Four-Substance Decoction with Safflower and Peach Pit , Four Substance Decoction Modified

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang

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Tonifies and invigorates the Blood, Regulates Blood circulation, Breaks up Blood Stagnation, Regulates menstruation, Alleviates cramps, Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver, Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen

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Formulas that tonify Blood

Key Ingredients

Tao Ren, Hong Hua

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Ingredients in Tao Hong Si Wu Tang

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Tao Ren
Tao Ren

Peach kernels

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Large Intestine, Liver
Parts Used Dried ripe seed
Role in Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Tao Ren tonifies and invigorates the Blood and regulates menstruation. Its use is for concurrent Blood Deficiency and Blood Stagnation leading to a shortened menstrual cycle with copious Bleeding of dark-purple, sticky Blood, with or without clots. Also used when menstruation is accompanied by abdominal pain and distention due to the same mechanism.
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Hong Hua
Hong Hua

Safflowers

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried flower
Role in Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Hong Hua it helps peach kernels (the other key herb here) tonify and invigorate the Blood and regulate menstruation.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
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 Tao Hong Si Wu Tang, it is used because it is warming and moistening. It enters the Liver and Heart to tonify and invigorating the 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 Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Chuan Xiong invigorates the blood and promotes the movement of Qi. Above, it directs the Blood to the head, relieving symptoms like headache, dizziness, and blurred vision, while below, it moves the 'Sea of Blood' (the complex Blood system that is the Liver, the Penetrating vessel and the Womb). Overall, by facilitating the flow of Blood through the Vessels and Collaterals it releases constraint, opens knotting, and alleviates pain.
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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 Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Bai Shao tonifies the blood and preserves the Yin. Its sour and astringent character helps to settle the muscle spasms caused by Blood Deficiency, and it is particularly well-suited to treat abdominal pain.
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Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang

Prepared rehmannia

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Shu Di huang has a very strong tonifying effect on the Liver and Kidneys and is said to nourish the Yin of the Blood.
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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang is an enhanced version of the well-known formula Si Wu Tang (Four-Substance Decoction). The original Si Wu Tang includes four key herbal ingredients: Rehmanniae Radix (Shu Di Huang), Angelicae Sinensis Radix (Dang Gui), Paeoniae Radix Alba (Bai Shao), and Chuanxiong Rhizoma (Chuan Xiong). By incorporating Carthami Flos (Hong Hua) and Persicae Semen (Tao Ren) into this base, the Tao Hong Si Wu Tang formula is created.

This formula was first mentioned in the classic TCM text "Prescriptions of the Bureau of Taiping People's Welfare Pharmacy," and likely developed during the Song dynasty (960-1127 AD).

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang is traditionally used in TCM to invigorate and harmonize the Blood, dispel Blood Stasis, and alleviate pain. TCM practitioners often recommend this formula for conditions such as irregular menstruation, menstrual pain, and some postpartum disorders involving abdominal pain. It is especially effective for pains that have a fixed location and are stabbing in nature, indicative of blood stasis.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that tonify Blood

Main Actions

  • Tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver
  • Moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen
  • Stops pain

Formula Origin

Supreme Commanders of the Medical Ramparts (1291 AD)

Formula Description

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Peach Kernels (Tao Ren) and Safflowers (Hong Hua) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1291 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that tonify Blood. Its main actions are: 1) tonifies Blood and regulates the Liver and 2) moves Qi and Blood in the lower abdomen.

 

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 Tao Hong Si Wu Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Blood Stagnation, Qi And Blood Stagnation or Blood Deficiency and Stagnation. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as scanty menstruation, abnormal uterine bleeding or menstrual cramps for instance.