Chaihu Xianxiong Decoction

Chaihu Xianxiong Decoction,Indicated for Shaoyang chest constriction characterized by all symptoms of the Shaoyang syndrome, fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, and tenderness on palpation, where treatment with Chaihu Zhiji Jiegeng Decoction has been ineffective. Currently used for acute exacerbations of chronic cholecystitis and acute bronchitis.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Xianxiong Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴胡陷胸汤

Drug Formulation

1 qian of Bupleurum, 3 qian of Ginger-processed Pinellia, 8 fen of Small Coptis, 1 qian of Bitter Platycodon, 1.5 qian of Scutellaria, 5 qian of Trichosanthes Seed (pounded), 1.5 qian of Small Trifoliate Orange, and 4 drops of fresh ginger juice (to be added separately).

Source

From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, Volume 2.

Benefits

Indicated for Shaoyang chest constriction characterized by all symptoms of the Shaoyang syndrome, fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, and tenderness on palpation, where treatment with Chaihu Zhiji Jiegeng Decoction has been ineffective. Currently used for acute exacerbations of chronic cholecystitis and acute bronchitis.

Chaihu Xianxiong Decoction,From *Revised Popular Treatise on Cold Damage*, Volume 2.,Indicated for Shaoyang chest constriction characterized by all symptoms of the Shaoyang syndrome, fullness and distension in the chest and diaphragm, and tenderness on palpation, where treatment with Chaihu Zhiji Jiegeng Decoction has been ineffective. Currently used for acute exacerbations of chronic cholecystitis and acute bronchitis.

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