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Xianxiong San,For feverish conditions with severe shortness of breath, as well as chest oppression and irregular, uncontrollable wheezing.

Formulas Name : Xianxiong San

Chinese Name : 陷胸散

Drug Formulation

Rhubarb 1 liang and a half, licorice half a liang, bitter orange half a liang (pits removed).

Source

From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 152, citing *Sheng Hui*.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For feverish conditions with severe shortness of breath, as well as chest oppression and irregular, uncontrollable wheezing.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 7-fen of a zhan of water; decoct until it boils 2–3 times; strain and take while still warm. Continue until sweating occurs. Use this powder frequently within the first 6 days; do not use if symptoms are absent.

Xianxiong San,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 152, citing *Sheng Hui*.,For feverish conditions with severe shortness of breath, as well as chest oppression and irregular, uncontrollable wheezing.

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