“Always treat a bruise because a bruise can turn to Bad Blood (Blood Stagnation) and Bad Blood can turn to cancer” - Matt Wood

All Blood Movers enter the Liver and/or Heart channels - which makes sense - the Liver stores the Blood and the Heart pumps the Blood. Many also enter the Spleen channel which also makes sense, according to TCM the Spleen transforms food and drink into Blood and Qi (energy) and then transports it throughout the body. This is not to say that there aren’t other channels entered by different Blood moving herbs, as an example I included one that also enters the Lung and Large Intestine channels.

Mo Yao - Myrrh - Commiphora Molmol

A resin used internally and externally
Blood stasis affecting the uterus for uterine tumors, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, postpartum abdominal pain, and abdominal masses with pain

Pain from trauma, strikes and blows, falls and injuries - used as a liniment in a hit or jow formula massaged into a bruise or sore muscle
Increases circulation throughout the body making it is useful for angina & joint pain
Promotes healing of chronic sores due to its ability to generate flesh
Additionally, an effective disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and astringent commonly used in cases of toothaches, gingivitis, bronchitis, and as a gargle for strep throat and laryngitis
Effective for leaky gut, colitis, ileitis, gastritis, and gastric ulcers

Here is an article on myrrh & frankincense. http://www.itmonline.org/arts/myrrh.htm They are often used in combination for their synergistic strength. Myrrh is a stronger Blood mover & breaks up Blood stasis whereas frankincense circulates Blood & is better at moving Qi

Chuan Xiong - Szechuan lovage root - Ligusticum wallichii

Blood mover in arguably the most popular TCM Blood tonic formula - Si Wu Tang
Invigorates Blood and promotes the movement of Qi for any Blood stasis pattern
Chest, flank and rib area pain
Important herb in gynecology used for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, difficult labor or retained lochia, and menstrual cramps
Its acrid flavor disperses both Qi stagnation and Wind in cases of spasms, headaches, dizziness, Bi syndrome, as well as skin disorders

Tao Ren - Peach Seed Kernel - Prunus persica

Toxic in doses of over 30 kernels for adults and 5-10 kernels for children
Breaks up Blood stasis and has an affinity for the lower pelvic cavity due to its bitter taste and heavy nature making it useful for menstrual disorders such as endometriosis, amenorrhea, and postpartum abdominal pain
Also enters the Lung and Large Intestine channels -with its moistening quality it is effective for constipation, moistening the skin, coughs, wheezing as well as Lung and Intestinal abscesses

As always before adding in any new herb speak with your Dr. or a qualified herbalist to make sure it is the right herb for you.

Bai Shao - white peony root - Paeonia lactiflora root

Best for Blood-deficient clients with (Blood deficient) Heat signs such as night sweats and hot flashes or Liver Yang rising signs such as headaches, dizziness, flushed face, red eyes due to Blood deficiency

Nourishes the Blood and regulates the menses ie: irregular menstruation, postpartum disorders, uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, PMS symptoms
Soothes the Liver and alleviates pain for numbness, spasms, petit mal seizures, restless leg syndrome, and pain in the limbs, tendons, and sinews from Blood deficiency
Also used for fibromyalgia and PCOS

Shu Di Huang - Prepared Rehmannia root - Rehmanniae Radix preparata root

Tonifies & nourishes the Blood ie: irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, anemia, dizziness, palpitations, restless fetus, habitual miscarriage, & postpartum complications
Nourishes the adrenals, hormones when weakened by stress, overwork, or excessive sex and enriches Yin & Essence (Jing). For night sweats, dry mouth, memory loss, low back pain, wasting and thirsting syndrome, childhood delayed development, gray hair, impotence
Often combined with aromatic herbs to prevent digestive upset as it has a cloying nature
The primary herb for tonifying Liver & Kidney Blood & Yin

Zhi He Shou Wu - prepared Polygonam multiflorum root -Polygoni multiflori

Prepared by boiling with black beans to eliminate its laxative effect & release its power
Nourishes Blood, augments Essence (Jing) - dizziness, blurred vision, gray hair, involuntary ejaculation, soreness and weakness of lower back and knees, and insomnia
Used to stimulate male reproductive function, improve athletic performance, stimulate Liver and bowel function, and lower cholesterol levels
Dry fried for irregular menstruation and uterine bleeding
Noted as one of the best tonics because it is warm and not too drying, tonifying without stagnating like other tonics
Contraindicated for pregnancy and Liver disease
Use of this herb should be short term as long term use may be responsible for Liver damage

As always check with your Dr. or a qualified herbalist before starting a new herb. If you have any questions about any of the herbs listed let me know.