Herb selection bleeding

When the herbs fulfill these conditions, the wind calms down and the bleeding in the intestines stops. Although there are only four herbs in the formula, each has more than two functions or properties to suit the syndrome. It is a perfect example of herb selection. 

Second, herbs that are cold in nature, enter the blood level, can cool the blood and stop bleeding should be used in a large dosage. Along with these herbs, it is equally important to select herbs that nourish the Yin. 

Mu Dan Pi is bitter, pungent and slightly cold Chi Shao Yao is bitter and cold. They can clear heat and cool the blood. The strong points of these herbs are that they can also dissolve congealed blood and promote blood circulation. Blood stasis often occurs when heat consumes the blood and makes blood thick. In addition, heat makes blood move erratically ( like a river in a storm ) and also leads to blood stagnation. The cold herbs, which are used in the formula to cool the blood and stop bleeding, may also cause blood stagnation directly. Mu Dan Pi and Chi Shao Yao are particularly selected to treat these conditions. 

These herbs are particularly selected for topical use. They can be used for making lotions, ointments, tinctures and plasters. They should be applied when the bleeding has stopped and not on an open wound. San Qi is an exception. As it can stop bleeding and remove congealed blood at the same time, it can be applied to an open wound. 

Second, herbs that treat the cause of bleeding should be selected. 

When the bleeding manifests in the lower part of the body, herbs that move upwards should be selected in the formula. 

Zi Cao is salty, sweet and cold, and enters the Heart and Liver meridians Qian Cao Gen is bitter and cold, and enters the Liver and Pericardium meridians. These two herbs enter the blood and cool the blood. At the same time, they can reduce congealed blood. Qian Cao Gen can also stop bleeding. They are particularly selected in the condition when the... 

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