Modified Xianxiong Decoction，From *Yilin Jiyao*, cited in *Yitong*, Volume 29.，Indicated for heat-induced fullness and distension, pain in the chest and diaphragm or in the flanks, as well as fever lingering in the chest and diaphragm following malaria or diarrhea, or chest fullness and knotted pain resulting from excessive alcohol consumption.
Modified Xianxiong Decoction
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Formulas Name : Modified Xianxiong Decoction
Chinese Name : 加味陷胸汤
Drug Formulation
Zhi Ke (fried with wheat bran) 4 qian, Jiegeng 4 qian, Banxia (soaked) 2 qian, Huangqin 2 qian, Gualouzi 2 qian, Huanglian 2 qian, Maimendong (core removed) 2 qian.
Source
From *Yilin Jiyao*, cited in *Yitong*, Volume 29.
Benefits
Indicated for heat-induced fullness and distension, pain in the chest and diaphragm or in the flanks, as well as fever lingering in the chest and diaphragm following malaria or diarrhea, or chest fullness and knotted pain resulting from excessive alcohol consumption.
Instructions for Use
Coarsely crush the ingredients and divide into two doses. For each dose, add 5 slices of fresh ginger and 2 zhan of water; decoct until reduced to 8 fen. Take between meals. Symptoms will subside immediately after a bowel movement.
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Modified Xianxiong Decoction,Indicated for heat-induced fullness and distension, pain in the chest and diaphragm or in the flanks, as well as fever lingering in the chest and diaphragm following malaria or diarrhea, or chest fullness and knotted pain resulting from excessive alcohol consumption.