Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi

Blood Stasis, especially in gynecology with dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, difficult labor or retained lochia

Qi and Blood Stagnation with pain and soreness in the chest, flanks and hypochondria

Expels Wind and alleviates pain

Externally contracted Wind with headache, dizziness or painful obstruction (Bi Syndrome) - especially useful for headaches due to Wind-Heat, Wind-Cold or Blood Deficiency (depending on the combination)

Wind skin disorders

Contraindications

• Contraindicated in those who have Yin Deficiency Fire with with a red tongue and a dry mouth.

• Contraindicated in those who have headaches due to Liver Yang Rising, Qi Deficiency or excessive menstrual bleeding.

• Contraindicated in those who have vomiting and dizziness from Excess.

• Use caution with pregnancy.

• Use caution with someone who bleeds or bruises easily.

• Symptoms of overdose include: vomiting and dizziness.

Herb/Drug Interactions

• Use caution for those taking anticoagulants such as heparin, warfarin (Coumadin), and enoxaprin (Lovenox) or antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, dipyridamole (Persantine), and clopidogrel (Plavix).