Shànxiè Decoction

Shànxiè Decoction,Cough with counterflow of qi, distension and fullness in the chest and flanks, pain radiating to the lower abdomen, inability to turn over in bed, dry tongue and throat, sallow and pale complexion, shortness of breath preventing sleep, thick and viscous sputum, and parched, withered skin and hair—these are signs of stagnation of lung qi.

Formulas Name : Shànxiè Decoction

Chinese Name : 善泄汤

Drug Formulation

Rehmannia glutinosa (cooked) 1 liang, Cornus officinalis 5 qian, Scrophularia root 1 liang, Schizonepeta 3 qian, Achyranthes root 3 qian, Jujube seed (roasted) 3 qian, Glehnia root 3 qian, Fritillaria bulb 1 qian, Moutan bark 2 qian.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.

Benefits

Cough with counterflow of qi, distension and fullness in the chest and flanks, pain radiating to the lower abdomen, inability to turn over in bed, dry tongue and throat, sallow and pale complexion, shortness of breath preventing sleep, thick and viscous sputum, and parched, withered skin and hair—these are signs of stagnation of lung qi.

Instructions for Use

Decoct and take orally. After 1 dose, symptoms are mild; after 2 doses, they are even milder; after 10 doses, the patient is completely cured.

Shànxiè Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,Cough with counterflow of qi, distension and fullness in the chest and flanks, pain radiating to the lower abdomen, inability to turn over in bed, dry tongue and throat, sallow and pale complexion, shortness of breath preventing sleep, thick and viscous sputum, and parched, withered skin and hair—these are signs of stagnation of lung qi.

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