In daily life, it is inevitable to experience bumps and bruises, and sometimes we may encounter minor accidents, making injuries a common occurrence. Therefore, today I will introduce several traditional Chinese medicines that activate blood circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain, so that you can be prepared for emergencies.
Medicines for Activating Blood Circulation, Reducing Swelling, and Alleviating Pain
1. Shujin Huoxue Pian (舒筋活血片)
Ingredients: The main ingredients include Ji Xue Teng (鸡血藤, Sanguisorba), Hong Hua (红花, Safflower), Hu Jiao (槲寄生, Mistletoe), Shen Jin Cao (伸筋草, Stretching Grass), Cu Xiang Fu (醋香附, Vinegar Cyperus), Luo Shi Teng (络石藤, Lonicera), and Ze Lan (泽兰, Lycopus).
Effects and Price: The primary effects are activating blood circulation, reducing blood stasis, and promoting meridian flow. Ingredients like Hong Hua and Ji Xue Teng are excellent blood-activating herbs. The price of Shujin Huoxue Pian is quite affordable, around 8 yuan.
Suitable Population: It is suitable for conditions such as bruises, sprains, lower back pain, and joint pain, providing significant effects in activating blood circulation and alleviating pain. Generally, it is taken three times a day, 5 tablets each time, and continuous use for two to three days can effectively relieve pain.
2. Yunnan Baiyao Jiao Nang (云南白药胶囊)
Ingredients: Yunnan Baiyao is a secret formula from our country, and the ingredients of almost all products under this brand are confidential.
Effects and Price: It activates blood circulation, disperses blood stasis, stops bleeding, detoxifies, and reduces swelling, with a price of about 18 yuan.
Suitable Population: Yunnan Baiyao Jiao Nang has a wide range of applications, including treatment for bruises, fractures, skin infections, abscesses, blood stasis pain, soft tissue contusions, rectal bleeding, surgical bleeding, and women’s menstrual disorders. For severe bruises, it is recommended to take the central capsule first. The usual adult dosage is about 2 capsules each time, while children aged 6-12 should take half, and those aged 2-5 should take a quarter of the dosage for 6-12 years old.
3. Sanqi Shuang Yao Pian (三七伤药片)
Ingredients: The main ingredients include Sanqi (三七, Notoginseng), Gu Suibian (骨碎补, Drynaria), Xue Shang Yi Zhi Hao (雪上一支蒿, Artemisia), Zhi Cao Wu (制草乌, Prepared Aconite), Hong Hua (红花, Safflower), and Jie Gu Mu (接骨木, Elderberry).
Effects and Price: The primary effects are activating blood circulation, reducing blood stasis, and alleviating pain, with ingredients like Xue Shang Yi Zhi Hao and Hong Hua being excellent blood-activating herbs. The price of Sanqi Shuang Yao Pian is also low, generally under ten yuan.
Suitable Population: It is effective for treating bruises, sprains, and contusions, providing good pain relief and blood activation. It can also be used for conditions like rheumatism, joint pain, and neuralgia to promote blood circulation and expel cold dampness.
4. Huoxue Zhitong Jiao Nang (活血止痛胶囊)
Ingredients: The main ingredients include Sanqi (三七, Notoginseng), Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫, Eupolyphaga), Cu Ru Xiang (醋乳香, Vinegar Frankincense), and Duan Ziran Tong (煅自然铜, Calcined Copper).
Effects and Price: The primary effects are activating blood circulation, reducing blood stasis, and alleviating pain, with Tu Bie Chong and Sanqi playing key roles. As a prescription medicine, it is also very affordable, costing around 7 yuan.
Suitable Population: It is effective for bruises and other conditions causing blood stasis and swelling. It is generally taken with warm water three times a day, 4 capsules each time. To enhance the blood-activating effect, it is better to take it with warm yellow wine.
5. Panlongqi Pian (盘龙七片)
Ingredients: The main ingredients include Panlongqi (盘龙七, Panlongqi), Wu Jia Pi (五加皮, Acanthopanax), Cao Wu (草乌, Aconite), Du Zhong (杜仲, Eucommia), Hong Hua (红花, Safflower), and Niu Xi (牛膝, Achyranthes), among 29 other medicinal materials.
Effects and Price: The primary effects are activating blood circulation, reducing blood stasis, alleviating pain, and dispelling wind and dampness. It is also a prescription medicine, priced around 38 yuan.
Suitable Population: It is suitable for treating fractures, lumbar muscle strain, soft tissue contusions, and rheumatic arthritis. The effects of Panlongqi Pian in dispelling wind and dampness, activating blood, and reducing blood stasis can provide excellent therapeutic benefits for these conditions. However, it is not suitable for patients with hypertension.
6. Huoxue Zhitong San (活血止痛散)
Ingredients: The main ingredients include Sanqi (三七, Notoginseng), Dang Gui (当归, Angelica), Tu Bie Chong (土鳖虫, Eupolyphaga), and Ru Xiang (乳香, Frankincense).
Effects and Price: It has excellent effects in activating blood circulation, reducing blood stasis, and alleviating pain, with a price of about 23 yuan.
Suitable Population: It is suitable for treating bruises or other causes of blood stasis and swelling. However, women during menstruation or lactation should take it under the guidance of a physician. Generally, it is taken with warm water or warm yellow wine, twice a day, 1.5 grams each time.
7. Xiaozhong Zhitong Ding (消肿止痛酊)
Ingredients: The main ingredients include Wu Jia Pi (五加皮, Acanthopanax), Niu Xi (牛膝, Achyranthes), Zhi Zi (栀子, Gardenia), E Zhu (莪术, Curcuma), Du Zhong (杜仲, Eucommia), Liang Mian Zhen (两面针, Two-Sided Needle), Gui Zhi (桂枝, Cinnamon Twig), and Chen Xiang (沉香, Agarwood), among nearly twenty medicinal materials.
Effects and Price: The primary effects are promoting meridian flow, activating blood circulation, reducing swelling, and alleviating pain, with a price of around ten yuan.
Suitable Population: It is suitable for patients with bruises and rheumatic bone pain, effectively relaxing muscles, activating blood circulation, and eliminating bruises and pain caused by rheumatism. It is also effective for other causes of blood stasis and swelling, such as frostbite on hands and feet, localized skin itching, redness, and pain. Xiaozhong Zhitong Ding is an external medicine, applied to the painful area, with a treatment course of 7 days, applied twice a day.
In summary, while traditional Chinese medicines are very convenient, one should not use them indiscriminately based solely on symptoms.Traditional Chinese medicine treats diseases by following the principle of dialectical treatment, with individualized prescriptions. It is essential to consult a professional for the most suitable prescription based on one’s constitution and to use medicines according to symptoms to avoid harming the body.
The above is the content shared today, for reference only! When choosing medicines, it is crucial to base the selection on symptoms. If you are unsure which category your condition falls into, please seek professional medical assistance for diagnosis!Hope this helps everyone. See you next time!