38 cases of anemia were treated with Yi Xue Sheng capsules. The formula consisted of 20 kinds of single herbs such as Lu Rong (Hairy Antler), Lu Xue Fen (Deer Blood powder), and Lu Jiao Jiao (Antler Glue). Four capsules were taken 3 times a day. 2 weeks comprised of one course of treatment. After 2-6 courses of treatment, 11 cases had fully recovered, 14 cases showed significant effectiveness, 9 cases showed some effectiveness, and 4 cases had no improvement. The total effectiveness rate was 94.7%.( 3) 24 cases of anemia due to chronic renal failure were treated with Sheng Xue Jiao Nang (capsule for blood formation). The formula was composed of Xi Yang Shen (American Ginseng), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Dong Cong Xia Cao, Da Huang (Rhubarb), Dan Shen (Salvia), Liu Yue Xue, and Tu Fu Ling. Treatment consisted of 4 capsules 3 times a day, for 12 consecutive weeks. The difference in Hb, HCT, and RBC, before and after the treatment was significant (P<0.05). The difference in blood albumin content before and after the treatment was also significant (P<0.01).( 4) 60 cases of iron deficiency anemia were treated a formulation of Ye Xue Jing. The formula was composed of Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Huang Qi (Astragalus), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Shou Di (prepared Rehmannia), Fu Ling (Poria), and Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), etc. 2 packages were taken daily, in three separate administrations. A control group of 60 cases was treated with iron, which was taken by 2 capsules 3 times a day. The total effectiveness rates were 96.7% and 95% respectively. Measurements before and after the treatment showed a significant difference in Hb serum iron level, serum ferroprotein, and ferroprotein transportation saturation index for both groups (P<0.01).( 5) 76 cases of juvenile iron deficiency anemia were treated by Xue Bao Hau Jia. The formula consists of Huang Qi (Astragalus), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Roots), Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Ji Xue Teng (Milettia), and Shou Di (cooked Rehmannia), etc. The total effectiveness rate was 81%.( 6) 95 cases of anemia during pregnancy were treated with Sheng Xue II. The formula consists of Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Yuan Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Gou Qi Zi (Lycium), Zao Fan, Chen Pi (Citrus), Da Zao (Jujube), Ban Xia (Pinellia), and Zhu Ru (Bamboo shavings). 80 cases in the control group were treated with ferrous gluconate 50mg three times a day. The improvement rates in symptoms, such as yellow complexion, weakness, dizziness, and palpitations of the heart, were 97.5% and 95.4% (P>0.05).( 7) Zhang Yong Ping treated 102 cases of aplastic anemia. The formula used consisted of the following single herbs: Huang Qi (Astragalus), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), E Jiao (Gelatin), Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium), Lu Jiao Jiao (Antler Glue), Gui Ban (melted Tortoise Shell), Shou Di (cooked Rehmannia), Ji Xue Teng (Milettia), Shan Yu Rou (Cornus), Gou Qi Zi (Lycium), etc. The formula was administered one dose of a decoction daily. 3 months constituted one course of treatment. The results were: 28 cases significantly improved, 35 cases remitted, 36 cases became stable, and 3 cases showed no improvement.( 8) 21 cases of renal anemia were treated by the method of enforcing the kidney and fulfilling marrow to cultivate blood. The formula consisted of Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Zhi Huang Qi (processed Astragalus), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea), Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium), Lu Jiao Jiao (Antler Glue), E Jiao Zhu (Gelatin Pearl), Chen Pi (Citrus), Zhi Da Huang (processed Rhubarb), and Liu Yue Xue (Eupatorium). The total effectiveness rate was 76.2%.( 9) 43 cases of anemia due to malnutrition were treated with invigorating qi to enforce spleen method. The formula consists of the following herbs: Huang Qi (Astragalus Root), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Huang Jing (Polygonatum Root), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Gan Cao (Licorice), and Da Zao (Jujube). One dose of a water decoction was taken daily, divided into 3-4 administrations. One month constituted one course of treatment. A control group of 23 cases was treated with ferrous sulfate 0.03g/kg/day and vitamin C 0.1g three times a day. The results were, Hb and RBC significantly increased after treatment in both group but there was no difference between two groups (P>0.05).( 10) Yan Xue Lian treated 100 cases of anemia during pregnancy. The formula consists of these single herbs: Huang Qi (Astragalas Root), Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root), Zao Fan, Shan Zha (Crataegus), Dang Shen (Codonopsis), Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes), Chen Pi (Citrus), and Su Ye (Perilla Leaves). These herbs were processed into a powder and packaged into10g packs (corresponding to 25g of raw herb), twice a day. 4 weeks constituted one course of treatment. 50 cases in the control group were treated by ferrous sulfate 0.6g twice a day, 4 weeks as 1 course of treatment. Results: After one course of treatment, symptom improvement rates in both groups were 100% and 80%.( 11) |