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.
Chaihu Xianxiong Decoction
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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.
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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.