Chai-Xian Decoction

Chai-Xian Decoction,For the initial stage of chest constriction and epigastric fullness with an exterior syndrome, as well as conditions involving fluid retention, phlegm accumulation, or heat accumulation.

Formulas Name : Chai-Xian Decoction

Chinese Name : 柴陷汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu, Banxia, Ginseng, Licorice, Huangqin, Fresh Ginger, Jujube, and Xiao Xianxiong Decoction.

Source

*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For the initial stage of chest constriction and epigastric fullness with an exterior syndrome, as well as conditions involving fluid retention, phlegm accumulation, or heat accumulation.

Chai-Xian Decoction,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 4.,For the initial stage of chest constriction and epigastric fullness with an exterior syndrome, as well as conditions involving fluid retention, phlegm accumulation, or heat accumulation.

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