Qing Fu Xi Tong Tang (Clearing the Bowel, Relieving Pain Decoction)

Formula: Astragalus, Angelica, Red Peony Root, Ligusticum, Fine Sinew, Whole Scorpion, etc.
Effect: Tonify qi, activate blood, unblock channels, relieve pain.
Indication: Migraine.
Explanation: The formula heavily uses Astragalus combined with Angelica to tonify qi and nourish blood, promoting blood circulation; Ligusticum activates blood and resolves stasis, regulates qi, and relieves pain; paired with Red Peony Root to cool blood and promote blood flow, thus balancing the excessive dispersing effect of Ligusticum; Fine Sinew warms and disperses exterior wind, while Whole Scorpion dispels internal wind. Treat both exterior and interior conditions, collectively achieving the effects of tonifying deficiency, unblocking channels, and relieving pain.
Clinical Application: This formula is primarily used for migraines caused by qi deficiency leading to blood stasis obstructing the brain channels, resulting in poor circulation.