Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
Overview
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang originated from Zhang Zhongjing’s Shang Han Lun and is a classic formula for warming the channels, dispelling cold, nourishing the blood, and promoting the circulation of the vessels.
Formula Composition
Common ingredients include Dang Gui, Gui Zhi, Bai Shao, Xi Xin, Tong Cao, Da Zao, and honey-fried Gan Cao.
Note: The specific formula proportions may vary among different sources and dosage forms; refer to the actual product instructions.
Traditional Actions and Indications
Traditionally used for manifestations of blood deficiency with cold congealing, including cold hands and feet, pain in the limbs or lower abdomen and lumbar region, and worsening upon exposure to cold. In modern use, it is commonly applied according to pattern differentiation for some cases of poor peripheral circulation or cold-type pain.
Precautions
- This formula contains Xi Xin; do not increase the dosage or use it in excessive amounts for an extended period without professional guidance.
- Sudden coldness, pallor, severe pain, or numbness in one limb may indicate an acute vascular problem and requires immediate medical attention.
- Pregnant women, breastfeeding women, children, and individuals with abnormal liver or kidney function are advised to consult a professional before use.
- Use different preparations according to their instructions.