Invigorates Qi and Blood, Dispels Blood Stasis, Unblocks the Channels and Collaterals, Alleviates Pain
Qi and Blood stagnation obstructing the channels and collaterals presenting with pain in various locations throughout the body. The pain is sharp, cramping or piercing, fixed in location, worse with pressure. Presentation includes pain in the heart, chest, abdomen, intercostal region, back, joints, or extremities, fixed abdominal masses, traumatic injury with bruising, swelling and pain, internal or external ulcerations, chronic non-healing sores, purple discoloration or broken blood vessels on the skin.
Possible Eastern Presentations
Chinese Medicine pulse diagnostic
may present as: wiry, choppy
Chinese Medicine tongue diagnostic
may present as: purple, possibly purple or dark spots, or distended and dark sublingual veins
Possible Western Applications
Red Vessel Teapills may assist with biomedical problems such as: angina pectoris, cerebral thrombosis, fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, dysmenorrhea, trigeminal neuralgia, post-herpetic neuralgia, intercostal neuralgia, costochondritis, hepatic abscess, hepatic cirrhosis, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, hepatosplenomegaly, chronic appendicitis, diverticulosis, chronic abscess, diabetic ulcers, venous stasis ulcer, psoriasis, chronic dermatitis, eczema, rosacea, arthritis, chronic osteomyelitis, varicose veins, vasculitis, chronic phlebitis, hemangioma, spider nevi, fracture, sprains, sports injury, soft tissue injuries, sciatica
Cautions, Contraindications & Usage
Contraindicated for very weak or deficient patients. Contraindicated during pregnancy, or with hemorrhagic disorders. Use with caution during heavy menstrual bleeding. Use with caution in patients on anti-coagulant therapy.
Administer half an hour before or one hour after eating. In severe cases or in the initial phases of treatment, dosage may be increased to 8-12 pills 3 times per day, then reduced to a maintenance dose as the treatment takes effect. May be used medium-term for a few weeks to a few months. It is often administered along with a constitutional formula for several months.
