Stasis in the Lower Palace – Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan Teapills – 200 Pills – Plum Flower
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan is a traditional Chinese herbal formula traditionally used for a TCM pattern involving Blood Stasis combined with Cold in the lower abdomen. Its traditional strategy is to warm the lower abdomen, invigorate Blood, dispel Blood Stasis, and promote the movement of Blood.
Also known as Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang and Drive Out Blood Stasis in the Lower Abdomen Pills, this is not simply a general Blood-moving formula. Its traditional focus is more specific: Blood Stasis occurring together with Cold in the lower abdominal region.
The Plum Flower formula combines ten traditional ingredients, including Dang Gui, Pu Huang, Chi Shao, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, Yan Hu Suo, Chuan Xiong, Rou Gui, Xiao Hui Xiang, and Gan Jiang.
What Is Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan (少腹逐瘀丸) is the prepared pill form of the traditional Chinese herbal formula also known as Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang and Drive Out Blood Stasis in the Lower Abdomen Pills.
The traditional formula combines two important strategies:
- Invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stasis
- Warm and dispel Cold from the lower abdomen
This combination is important because Traditional Chinese Medicine does not consider all Blood Stasis patterns identical. Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan is traditionally associated with situations in which Cold and Blood Stasis occur together in the lower abdominal region.
In TCM theory, Cold may slow or constrain normal movement, while Blood Stasis describes Blood that is not moving freely. The warming and Blood-moving herbs in this formula are traditionally combined to address both aspects of that pattern.
Product Details at a Glance
Traditional Name: Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan (少腹逐瘀丸)
Also Known As: Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang; Drive Out Blood Stasis in the Lower Abdomen Pills
Brand: Plum Flower
Form: Prepared Chinese herbal teapills
Bottle Size: 200 teapills
Formula Size: 10 traditional ingredients
Label Directions: 8 teapills, 3 times daily
Approximate Supply: Approximately 8 days when taking 24 teapills per day
Origin: China
Preparation Required: None — swallow the prepared teapills with water
Manufacturer Contraindication: Contraindicated during pregnancy
What Herbs Are in Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan?
The current Plum Flower formula contains 10 traditional ingredients. Some of the herbs are specially processed, which is reflected in the manufacturer's current ingredient listing.
| Pin Yin | Botanical Ingredient | Traditional Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dang Gui | Angelica sinensis root | Traditionally nourishes and invigorates Blood and supports harmonious Blood circulation. |
| Pu Huang | Typha angustifolia pollen | Traditionally invigorates Blood and dispels Blood Stasis. |
| Chi Shao | Paeonia lactiflora root | Traditionally cools and invigorates Blood and helps dispel Blood Stasis. |
| Ru Xiang (Cu) | Boswellia carterii resin, vinegar-fried | Traditionally invigorates Blood, promotes movement, and is used in formulas addressing Blood Stasis. |
| Mo Yao (Cu) | Commiphora myrrha resin, vinegar-fried | Traditionally invigorates Blood and dispels Blood Stasis. |
| Yan Hu Suo | Corydalis yanhusuo rhizome | Traditionally promotes the movement of Qi and Blood and is frequently included in formulas addressing stagnation. |
| Chuan Xiong | Ligusticum chuanxiong rhizome | Traditionally invigorates Blood and promotes the movement of Qi. |
| Rou Gui | Cinnamomum cassia bark | A warming herb traditionally used to dispel Cold and support circulation according to TCM theory. |
| Xiao Hui Xiang (Yan) | Foeniculum vulgare fruit, salt-fried | Traditionally warms and disperses Cold, particularly in lower abdominal patterns. |
| Gan Jiang (Chao) | Zingiber officinale rhizome, stir-fried | Traditionally warms the interior and helps dispel Cold. |
Other Ingredients
Hydrated magnesium silicate, dextrin (maltose), activated carbon, China wax.
Why These Herbs?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan is easier to understand when the formula is viewed as two complementary groups of herbs working toward one traditional goal.
The Blood-moving side includes herbs such as Dang Gui, Pu Huang, Chi Shao, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, Yan Hu Suo, and Chuan Xiong. These ingredients are traditionally used in different ways to nourish Blood, invigorate Blood, promote movement, and dispel Blood Stasis.
The warming side includes Rou Gui, Xiao Hui Xiang, and Gan Jiang. These herbs provide the formula's warming character and are traditionally used when Cold is considered part of the lower abdominal pattern.
The result is not simply a warming formula and not simply a Blood-moving formula.
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan traditionally warms while it moves — addressing Cold and Blood Stasis together.
What Does Blood Stasis With Cold Mean?
Blood Stasis is a Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern describing Blood that, according to traditional theory, is not moving freely.
Cold in TCM does not necessarily mean that a person's measured body temperature is low. It describes a traditional pattern in which Cold is believed to constrict or slow normal movement and function.
When these two traditional patterns occur together, TCM practitioners may describe the presentation as Blood Stasis with Cold.
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan is traditionally associated with this combination when it affects the lower abdominal region.
These terms should not be confused with Western medical diagnoses. Blood Stasis does not mean that a person has a blood clot, and TCM Cold does not necessarily mean low body temperature.
Why Is It Called “Stasis in the Lower Palace”?
Stasis in the Lower Palace is an English descriptive name used for Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan because of the formula's traditional focus on Blood Stasis in the lower abdominal region.
The manufacturer's alternate English name, Drive Out Blood Stasis in the Lower Abdomen Pills, makes this traditional focus even clearer.
The name should be understood within the terminology of Traditional Chinese Medicine rather than as a diagnosis of a physical blockage or clot.
Why Does This Formula Contain Ru Xiang and Mo Yao?
Customers comparing this Plum Flower product with older or classical ingredient lists for Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang may notice an important difference.
Traditional versions of the formula may include Wu Ling Zhi (Trogopterus material). Importation of formulas containing this traditional ingredient has faced U.S. regulatory restrictions.
The Plum Flower version sold in the United States was therefore reformulated, with Ru Xiang (Boswellia resin) and Mo Yao (Myrrh resin) incorporated into the formula.
This explains why the ingredient list on this Plum Flower product may differ from a classical Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang formula found in traditional Chinese herbal references.
Always use the ingredient list on the actual product rather than assuming that every product sold under the name Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan contains exactly the same ingredients.
Why Teapills & How Do I Use Them?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan contains ten traditional ingredients. Preparing a comparable formula from individual bulk herbs would require obtaining the individual ingredients, measuring them, preparing a decoction, straining the herbs, and cleaning up afterward.
Teapills make the traditional formula much easier to use. The herbs have already been combined and prepared into small pills, so there is no brewing, no measuring individual bulk herbs, no straining, and no herbal preparation cleanup.
Simply swallow the prepared teapills with water according to the product directions.
Manufacturer's standard dosage: 8 teapills, 3 times per day.
At 24 teapills per day, a 200-count bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Follow the directions on the product you receive unless your qualified healthcare practitioner has provided different instructions.
Is Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan the Right Traditional Formula?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan is traditionally associated with a fairly specific TCM pattern: Blood Stasis combined with Cold in the lower abdomen.
That makes the formula different from products selected simply because they are described as supporting circulation or moving Blood.
The presence of warming herbs such as Rou Gui, Xiao Hui Xiang, and Gan Jiang is an important clue to the traditional pattern for which the formula was designed.
If you are uncertain whether your situation corresponds to a Cold pattern, Heat pattern, deficiency pattern, or another form of Blood Stasis, a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner can help distinguish among them.
How Does Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan Compare With Other Blood-Moving Formulas?
Several traditional Chinese formulas invigorate Blood, but their traditional areas and patterns are different.
| Formula | Traditional Focus | What Makes It Different? |
|---|---|---|
| Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan | Blood Stasis with Cold affecting the lower abdomen | Combines Blood-moving herbs with distinctly warming herbs such as Rou Gui, Xiao Hui Xiang, and Gan Jiang. |
| Xue Fu Zhu Yu Wan | Blood Stasis traditionally associated with the chest region | Has a different traditional regional emphasis and formula strategy. |
| Tong Qiao Huo Xue Wan | Blood Stasis traditionally affecting the upper body and orifices | Traditionally emphasizes invigorating Blood and opening the orifices rather than warming a lower abdominal Cold pattern. |
These formulas should not be considered interchangeable simply because all three are traditionally associated with Blood Stasis. The location, accompanying pattern, and complete traditional presentation help distinguish among them.
Research on Shao Fu Zhu Yu & Its Herbs
Shao Fu Zhu Yu formulas and several of their individual botanical ingredients have been examined in modern scientific research. The following PubMed searches are provided for customers who want to explore published research.
- Shao Fu Zhu Yu Research – PubMed
- Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis) Research – PubMed
- Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis yanhusuo) Research – PubMed
- Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong) Research – PubMed
- Ru Xiang (Boswellia) Research – PubMed
- Mo Yao (Commiphora myrrha) Research – PubMed
Research note: Scientific studies may investigate traditional decoctions, modified formulas, individual herbs, extracts, isolated compounds, animal models, or dosages that differ substantially from this Plum Flower teapill product. These research links are provided for educational purposes and do not establish that this product diagnoses, treats, cures, or prevents a disease.
Safety & Important Considerations
Pregnancy: The manufacturer states that Shao Fu Zhu Yu Teapills are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Prescription Medications: Because this is traditionally classified as a Blood-moving formula, consult your physician or pharmacist before use if you take anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or other medications that affect bleeding or clotting.
Before Surgery: Tell your physician and surgeon about all herbs and supplements you use before a scheduled procedure.
Medical Conditions: Persistent or unexplained abdominal or pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, severe menstrual symptoms, sudden pain, or other significant symptoms should receive appropriate medical evaluation rather than being assumed to represent a Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern.
Important: The term “Blood Stasis” is a Traditional Chinese Medicine concept. It does not mean that a person has a diagnosed blood clot, blocked artery, or other Western medical condition.
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Why Buy Plum Flower Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan is a more specialized traditional Blood-moving formula because it combines Blood-moving ingredients with warming herbs for the traditional pattern of Blood Stasis with Cold affecting the lower abdomen.
The current Plum Flower version contains 10 clearly identified traditional ingredients, including the reformulated combination of Ru Xiang and Mo Yao used in place of Wu Ling Zhi.
The prepared teapill form also eliminates the work involved in purchasing, measuring, simmering, and straining ten individual herbal ingredients.
You receive a 200-count bottle with manufacturer directions of 8 teapills, 3 times daily.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan
What is Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan is a traditional Chinese herbal formula also known as Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang and Drive Out Blood Stasis in the Lower Abdomen Pills.
What does Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan traditionally do?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan traditionally invigorates Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, warms the lower abdomen, and dispels Cold.
What traditional pattern is associated with this formula?
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan is traditionally associated with Blood Stasis combined with Cold affecting the lower abdominal region.
Does Blood Stasis mean a blood clot?
No. Blood Stasis is a Traditional Chinese Medicine pattern and should not be interpreted as a Western medical diagnosis of a blood clot, blocked artery, or other circulatory disease.
Why are warming herbs included in Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan?
The formula is traditionally used when Cold accompanies Blood Stasis. Rou Gui, Xiao Hui Xiang, and Gan Jiang contribute important warming actions to the traditional formula.
Why does this Plum Flower formula contain Ru Xiang and Mo Yao?
The Plum Flower version sold in the United States was reformulated because of U.S. import restrictions affecting the traditional ingredient Wu Ling Zhi. Ru Xiang and Mo Yao are included in the current formula.
What herbs are in Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan?
The current Plum Flower formula contains Dang Gui, Pu Huang, Chi Shao, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, Yan Hu Suo, Chuan Xiong, Rou Gui, Xiao Hui Xiang, and Gan Jiang.
Can Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan be taken during pregnancy?
No. The manufacturer states that this product is contraindicated during pregnancy.
How do I take Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan Teapills?
The manufacturer's standard dosage is 8 teapills, 3 times per day. Follow the directions on the product you receive or instructions provided by your qualified healthcare practitioner.
Do I have to brew these herbs?
No. The formula has already been prepared into teapills. There is no need to measure individual herbs, brew or simmer a decoction, strain the herbs, or clean up afterward.
How long does a 200-count bottle last?
At the manufacturer's standard dosage of 24 teapills per day, a 200-count bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
What other ingredients are in the teapills?
The manufacturer lists hydrated magnesium silicate, dextrin (maltose), activated carbon, and China wax.
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan — A Warming Approach to a Traditional Blood Stasis Pattern
What distinguishes Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan from many other traditional Blood-moving formulas is the combination of movement and warmth.
Blood-moving herbs such as Dang Gui, Pu Huang, Chi Shao, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao, Yan Hu Suo, and Chuan Xiong are combined with warming ingredients including Rou Gui, Xiao Hui Xiang, and Gan Jiang.
Together, they create a traditional formula specifically associated with Blood Stasis accompanied by Cold in the lower abdomen.
If you already know that Shao Fu Zhu Yu Wan is the traditional formula you are looking for, Plum Flower teapills provide the complete prepared combination without the work of preparing ten individual ingredients.
No measuring. No brewing. No straining. Take the prepared teapills with water according to the label directions.
Important Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Traditional uses and patterns described on this page refer to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and are provided for educational purposes.
