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The top herbs in Da Huang Fu Zi Tang are Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), Rhubarb (Da Huang) and Wild Ginger (Xi Xin)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Warms the Interior. Disperses Cold. Unblocks the bowels. Alleviates pain.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Exterior Cold invading the Interior' of which phlebitis is a symptom.
The top herbs in Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang are Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), Dong Quai (Dang Gui) and Szechuan Lovage Roots (Chuan Xiong)
Source date: 1830 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Tonifies Qi. Invigorates Blood. Unblocks the channels.
Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of thrombophlebitis
The top herbs in Di Dang Tang are Leeches (Shui Zhi), Tabanus Horseflies (Meng Chong) and Peach Kernels (Tao Ren)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Breaks up and dispels Blood Stagnation .
Di Dang Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of postpartum thrombophlebitis
Abdominal pain Constipation Hypochondriac pain Chills Low-grade fever Cold hands and feet