Five-Symptom Dysphagia Pills，Quoted from *Gujin Luyan* in Volume 8 of *Wai Tai*.，Chronic cold in the chest, vomiting, counterflow of qi, inability to swallow food or drink, and stagnant qi that fails to dissipate. Qi-induced dysphagia, anxiety-induced dysphagia, exertion-induced dysphagia, food-induced dysphagia, and worry-induced dysphagia.In cases of qi-induced dysphagia, there is palpitations, obstruction between the upper and lower parts of the body, incomplete belching, and pain in the chest and flanks; in cases of anxiety-induced dysphagia, there is a sensation of cold extremities on overcast days, palpitations beneath the heart, and cold hands and feet; in cases of exertion-induced dysphagia, there is a sensation of qi stagnation in the diaphragm, fullness beneath the flanks, a feeling of fullness in the chest, resulting in cold hands and feet that cannot be warmed on one’s own;Food-induced dysphagia manifests as a constant sensation of chest obstruction and pain, regardless of the amount of food consumed, making it difficult to breathe; thought-induced dysphagia is characterized by palpitations, forgetfulness, and a dazed, unfocused gaze. All these conditions are caused by worry, resentment, and anger, combined with cold qi rising into the chest and flanks.
Five-Symptom Dysphagia Pills
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Formulas Name : Five-Symptom Dysphagia Pills
Chinese Name : 五噎丸
Drug Formulation
Dried ginger 5 fen, Sichuan pepper (sweated) 5 fen, Chinese cornelian cherry 5 fen, ginseng 5 fen, cassia bark 5 fen, asarum 4 fen, white atractylodes 4 fen, poria 4 fen, aconite root (roasted) 4 fen, tangerine peel 6 fen.
Source
Quoted from *Gujin Luyan* in Volume 8 of *Wai Tai*.
Processing
Grind the ingredients into a fine powder, mix with refined honey to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.
Benefits
Chronic cold in the chest, vomiting, counterflow of qi, inability to swallow food or drink, and stagnant qi that fails to dissipate. Qi-induced dysphagia, anxiety-induced dysphagia, exertion-induced dysphagia, food-induced dysphagia, and worry-induced dysphagia.In cases of qi-induced dysphagia, there is palpitations, obstruction between the upper and lower parts of the body, incomplete belching, and pain in the chest and flanks; in cases of anxiety-induced dysphagia, there is a sensation of cold extremities on overcast days, palpitations beneath the heart, and cold hands and feet; in cases of exertion-induced dysphagia, there is a sensation of qi stagnation in the diaphragm, fullness beneath the flanks, a feeling of fullness in the chest, resulting in cold hands and feet that cannot be warmed on one’s own;Food-induced dysphagia manifests as a constant sensation of chest obstruction and pain, regardless of the amount of food consumed, making it difficult to breathe; thought-induced dysphagia is characterized by palpitations, forgetfulness, and a dazed, unfocused gaze. All these conditions are caused by worry, resentment, and anger, combined with cold qi rising into the chest and flanks.
Instructions for Use
Take 3 pills each time, washed down with wine, twice daily. If there is no gradual improvement,
Note
Avoid peaches, plums, sparrow meat, strong vinegar, pork, cold water, raw green onions, raw vegetables, and vinegar-based foods.
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Five-Symptom Dysphagia Pills,Chronic cold in the chest, vomiting, counterflow of qi, inability to swallow food or drink, and stagnant qi that fails to dissipate. Qi-induced dysphagia, anxiety-induced dysphagia, exertion-induced dysphagia, food-induced dysphagia, and worry-induced dysphagia.In cases of qi-induced dysphagia, there is palpitations, obstruction between the upper and lower parts of the body, incomplete belching, and pain in the chest and flanks; in cases of anxiety-induced dysphagia, there is a sensation of cold extremities on overcast days, palpitations beneath the heart, and cold hands and feet; in cases of exertion-induced dysphagia, there is a sensation of qi stagnation in the diaphragm, fullness beneath the flanks, a feeling of fullness in the chest, resulting in cold hands and feet that cannot be warmed on one’s own;Food-induced dysphagia manifests as a constant sensation of chest obstruction and pain, regardless of the amount of food consumed, making it difficult to breathe; thought-induced dysphagia is characterized by palpitations, forgetfulness, and a dazed, unfocused gaze. All these conditions are caused by worry, resentment, and anger, combined with cold qi rising into the chest and flanks.