Qi stagnation and blood stasis (stagnation of blood due to lack of circulation of Qi) type headache can be treated with Tongjiaoxiang Xiexue Tang to activate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis (to promote blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis in the body), and Tongjiaoxiang Xiexue to alleviate pain. The main causes of qi stagnation and blood stasis headache include trauma, prolonged illness, etc., leading to qi stagnation and blood stasis, blocking the meridians and collaterals, and pain when there is no circulation. Qi stagnation and blood stasis type headache usually has a longer headache time, the pain site is fixed and does not move, the pain is mainly stabbing or throbbing, and when it is severe, it is like a cone, and there may be a history of trauma in the past. The tongue is dark purple with petechiae, and the pulse is astringent or fine. In addition to medication, acupuncture can also be used to relieve pain. Acupuncture can be used on the A Shi point (the point where acidity, numbness, distension and pain are obvious), the He Gu point, the Sea of Blood point, and the Sanyinjiao point. Patients are advised to consult a doctor if they feel unwell. The use of drugs should be under the guidance of a professional physician; acupuncture should be operated by a professional acupuncturist.