Xiben Decoction

Xiben Decoction,A mass in the lung, located beneath the right flank, as large as an inverted cup; if left untreated for a long time, it manifests as intermittent chills and fever, counterflow of qi, shortness of breath, and coughing, eventually developing into a lung abscess. The pulse is floating and fine.

Formulas Name : Xiben Decoction

Chinese Name : 息贲汤

Drug Formulation

Pinellia (decocted 7 times) 2.5 liang, Evodia (decocted and washed) 2.5 liang, Cinnamon Bark 2.5 liang, Ginseng 2.5 liang, Licorice (roasted) 2.5 liang, Mulberry Bark (roasted) 2.5 liang, Pimpinella (roasted) 2.5 liang.

Source

*San Yin*, Volume 8.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients and mix them into a powder.

Benefits

A mass in the lung, located beneath the right flank, as large as an inverted cup; if left untreated for a long time, it manifests as intermittent chills and fever, counterflow of qi, shortness of breath, and coughing, eventually developing into a lung abscess. The pulse is floating and fine.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 7 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 7 fen; strain; take before meals.

Xiben Decoction,*San Yin*, Volume 8.,A mass in the lung, located beneath the right flank, as large as an inverted cup; if left untreated for a long time, it manifests as intermittent chills and fever, counterflow of qi, shortness of breath, and coughing, eventually developing into a lung abscess. The pulse is floating and fine.

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