Definition

A traditional Chinese herbal medicine containing eleven herbs, including Rhizoma kaempferiae, Radix polygoni multiflori, Radix rehmanniae preparata, Radix astragali, Radix codonopsis, Radix angelicae sinensis, Fructus psoraleae, Colla corii asini, Caulis spatholobi, Carapax trionycis, and Fructus amomi, that may potentially be used to treat thalassemia. Although the mechanisms of action through which Yisui Shengxue granule (YSSXG) exerts its effects are not yet fully elucidated, upon administration, YSSXG may stimulate the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and increase the peripheral blood levels of hemoglobin (Hb) and red blood cells (RBCs).