When it comes to having stasis or pain in the body, many people’s first thought is to use Xuefu Zhuyu Wan. That's right, it is indeed a "powerful general" for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, but why do many people find it less effective when they use it?

Because in Traditional Chinese Medicine, blood stasis is often just a "result" (the symptom), while the "cause" (the root) of the blood stasis can vary. If you only remove the stasis without addressing the underlying problem, the stasis can easily return.

Today, I will share with you three golden combinations for Xuefu Zhuyu Wan, teaching you how to address the root cause and make the process of promoting blood circulation and removing stasis twice as effective with half the effort.

1. Cold coagulation and blood stasis, characterized by fear of cold and sore lower back: Combine with [Jinkui Shenqi Pills].

Do you ever feel this way:

Hands and feet are always cold, even with many layers on they don't warm up, and there is a special sensitivity to cold.

The lower back and knees feel sore and weak, with little strength.

Women may experience delayed menstruation, scanty and dark-colored flow, and even dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea.

Sometimes there are unexplained bruises appearing on the body, showing up as patches of blue and purple.

If you have these symptoms, it is likely due to "insufficient kidney yang."

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that kidney yang is like the "little sun" in our body. Only when this "sun" has sufficient firepower can it warm the whole body and promote normal blood flow. If the firepower is insufficient, blood will flow more slowly, like a river in winter, and may even freeze, leading to "cold coagulation and blood stasis."

Treatment Approach: In this case, relying solely on Xuefu Zhuyu Pills to "break the ice" (disperse stasis) is insufficient; you also need to replenish the "fuel" for the body's "little sun."

Xuefu Zhuyu Pills: Responsible for dissolving the already formed blood stasis and unblocking the meridians.

Jinkui Shenqi Pills: Warm and tonify kidney yang, adding fire to the body to revitalize qi and blood.

The combination of the two addresses both symptoms and root causes. When yang qi is sufficient, the blood can flow smoothly and joyfully on its own, making it less likely for blood stasis to form again.

2. Qi deficiency and blood stasis, characterized by palpitations and insomnia: Combine with [Guipi Pills].

Now let's look at another scenario:

Pale or sallow complexion, appearing listless and lacking vitality.

Frequent palpitations and a racing heart, tossing and turning unable to sleep at night, and prone to dreaming.

Memory declines, easy to feel fatigued, and slight activity leads to sweating due to weakness.

Small bleeding spots or bruises are prone to appear under the skin.

This is likely a manifestation of "deficiency of both the heart and spleen, with qi failing to control blood."

There is an important theory in traditional Chinese medicine called "qi is the commander of blood," meaning that qi is the commander of blood. With sufficient qi, it can lead and restrain the blood to stay properly within the blood vessels. The spleen and stomach are the factory for producing qi and blood, and the heart governs the blood vessels. If the functions of the heart and spleen are weak, qi and blood production becomes insufficient. When the "commander's" power weakens, it cannot control the blood, and the blood may "slip" out of the blood vessels, forming petechiae or ecchymosis.

Approach to regulation: The root cause of this type of blood stasis lies in excessively weak qi.

Xuefu Zhuyu Pills: Clear the blood stasis that has already "slipped" out.

Guipi Pills: Strengthen the spleen, nourish the heart, and greatly supplement qi and blood, reinforcing both the "factory" and "commander" of qi and blood.

With this combination, the Guipi Pill replenishes qi and blood at the source, empowering the "commander" with strength; the Xuefu Zhuyu Pill takes charge of "clearing the battlefield," eliminating stagnant blood. When qi is sufficient and blood is abundant, one naturally feels refreshed and invigorated.

3. "Qi Stasis and Blood Stasis" from frequent anger and chest tightness: Pair with【Chaihu Shugan Wan (Bupleurum Liver-Soothing Pills)】

The last type is particularly common among modern individuals:

They often experience low spirits, a tendency to sigh, and a sense of emotional burden.

There is a sensation of bloating and pressure in the chest and both flanks, which worsens with anger.

Female friends may experience irregular menstruation, blood clots during menstruation, and breast swelling and pain.

This essentially constitutes blood stasis caused by "liver qi stagnation."

In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver is responsible for "smoothing and regulating qi," akin to the body's "traffic police," directing the movement of qi throughout the body. If you experience prolonged stress or tend to suppress anger, the "traffic police" become lax, leading to congestion in the pathways of qi, i.e., "qi stagnation." Traditional Chinese medicine often states, "Where there is qi stagnation, there will be blood stasis." When qi cannot circulate, the blood that follows it naturally becomes obstructed as well.

Approach to regulation: Unblocking prevents pain, so the key lies in "clearing obstructions."

Chaihu Shugan Wan: Specifically designed to soothe the liver and relieve stagnation, allowing obstructed qi to flow freely again, essentially restoring smooth "traffic."

Xuefu Zhuyu Pills: Clear away stagnant blood that has built up due to "traffic congestion."

When combined, one disperses qi, the other activates blood. With qi flowing smoothly and blood circulating effectively, the body's "traffic" returns to normal, and those feelings of bloating, pain, and frustration naturally dissipate.

A final reminder to everyone:

The core of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) lies in "pattern differentiation and treatment determination," tailoring the formula to the individual. The combination approaches mentioned above are provided as a reference and a direction for learning. If you are unsure about your own condition, it is best to consult a professional TCM practitioner. Once your constitution and the root cause are clearly identified, you can then use medication precisely. This ensures both safety and efficacy.