Tao Ren Usages and Indications

• Breaks up blood stasis (important herb) - menstrual disorders, abdominal pain/masses, trauma, flank pain, lung abscess, intestinal abscess.
• Moistens intestines, unblock bowels - constipation due to dry intestines.

Cautions and Contraindications

• Avoid During Pregnancy
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Tao Ren

• Dosage: 4.5-9g

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Our database contains 14 TCM Formulas where Tao Ren is generally used

B

• Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang Wan -Great Yang Restoration Pills (Invigorate the Blood)
• Bu Yang Huan Wu Wan -Tonify Yang To Restore Five Tenths Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)

D

• Da Huang Mu Dan Pi Wan -Rhubarb and Moutan Combination (Drain Downward)

G

• Ge Xia Zhu Yu Wan -Drive Out Blood Stasis Below The Diaphragm Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)
• Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan -Cinnamon and Poria Teapills (Invigorate the Blood)

J

• Jin Gu Die Da Wan -Tendon and Bone Injury Healing (Invigorate the Blood)

Q

• Qian Lie Shu Wan -Prostate Comfort Pills (Stabilize and Bind)

R

• Run Chang Wan -Lubricate the Intestines Pills (Drain Downward)

S

• Shen Tong Zhu Yu Wan -Remove Stagnant Blood from a Painful Body Pills (Invigorate the Blood)
• Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan -Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)

T

• Tong Bian Pian -Constipation Pills (Treat Dryness)
• Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan -Unblock the Orifices and Invigorate the Blood Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)

X

• Xiao Huo Luo Wan -Minor Invigorate Channels Pills (Expel Dampness)
• Xue Fu Zhu Yu Wan -Blood Stasis Relief Pills (Invigorate the Blood)

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