Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
小陷胸汤

 

 

Minor Sinking Into the Chest Decoction

 Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Peptic ulcer • Gastritis • Cholecystitis • Bronchitis
Attributes:
Products (online examples)

Powder

Capsules

Tablets

Powder

Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Clear Heat ⌕    Subcategory: Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm ⌕      Family: Huang Lian Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Shang Han Lun  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Clear heat • Resolve phlegm • Soothe chest • Dissolve clumps
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -White • Slimy      Pulse -Floating      Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications: Chest pains when pressed • Yellow and thick sputum • Constipation • Bitter taste in mouth
Contraindications: 
Properties
Data adapted from product found online.  Categories 4% or less not shown.

Herbs Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Gua Lou 
24g-30g
• •
9g
Jiang Ban Xia • Pinellia Root • 半夏 Phlegm Cold
9g-12g
Transforms damp-phlegm • Direct stomach Qi downward• Stop cough/ wheezing • Relieve nausea & vomiting • Dissolve nodules and swellingsFan Ban Xia - deep fried with vinegar, Ming Fan, and Sheng Jiang • Jiang Ban Xia - fried with ginger juice Warming • Drying • Antitussive • Antiemetic
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions:Decoct all ingredients together.
Modifications For
+ Yu Jin + Zhi Shi Acute distention and abdominal pain
+ Zhu Ru+ Sheng Jiang Vomiting
+ Zhi Shi + Zhi zi Painful hunger
+ Tao Ren + Hong Hua + Wu Ling Zhi + Pu Huang Myocardial infarction 
+ Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang High fever with strong cough
+ Bei Mu + Dan Nan Xing Viscous sputum

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
:
Ban Xia: Yin deficiency cough • Bleeding • Dehydration • Heat • Pregnancy • Incompatible with Wu Tou and Fu Zi • Antidepressant drugs • Blood pressure medication • Terfenadine (antihistamine) • Foods: lamb, goat
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Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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