Partially charred herbs, bleeding

Second, the partially charred herbs are ground to a fine powder, sealed in an earthenware container and buried in the earth for a night. This procedure reduces any fire nature that the herbs may have developed from the charring process, which is inappropriate for bleeding conditions. 

Formulas that cool the blood and stop bleeding may cause blood stagnation as many herbs are cold, astringent or partially charred. As soon as the bleeding stops, herbs that prevent congealed blood should be used. 

He Ye, like Mu Dan Pi, serves as both helping and corrective assistant. The partially charred He Ye, like other herbs, can stop bleeding. However, its light fragrant smell can also disperse the Qi and blood stagnation caused by the astringent herbs and the cold herbs. 

First, all the herbs in the formula are partially charred. Through this process, the herbs gain astringent properties that can enhance the strength of stopping bleeding. 

First, herbs that directly stop bleeding should be used. These herbs are sour, astringent or partially charred, and they enter those meridians where bleeding is present. 

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