Carthami flos, Hong Hua 红花
activates blood circulation, unblocks menstruation; dissolves blood stasis, reduces swelling, relieves pain from trauma
Cinnamon Twig, Gui Zhi 桂枝
releases the exterior, expels wind and cold; activates Yang, invigorates heart Qi, eliminates fluid retention, unblocks meridians, relieves stiffness and Bi syndrome; unblocks blood vessle, improves microcirculation
Crataegi Fructus, Shan Zha 山楂
dissolves food stagnation from meat and fat, relieves abdominal distention; breaks up stagnant Qi, eliminates blood stasis, circulates blood, reduces fat element, especially cholesterol
Benzonium, An Xi Xiang 安息香
aromaticlly discloses orifices, revives senses, penetrates through turbidity, eliminates phlegm blockages, ficilitates smooth Qi flow, activates blood circulation
Angelica sinensis Radix (Dang Gui 当归)
tonifies blood, activates blood circulation, removes Qi stagnation, alleviates pain, regulate menstruation; moistens intestine, promotes bowel movement, relieves constipation.
Astragalus radix – Huang Qi 黄芪
tonifies Spleen Qi, raises the Yang Qi, assists to generates blood; consolidates the exterior; unblocks meridians; promotes discharge of pus and healing of wound; promotes urination, eliminates fluid retention; generates body fluids.