Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
Minor Trichosanthes Combination Capsules | 小陷胸湯
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SKU 595B
Ingredients: Pinellia (Ban xia), Trichosanthes seed (Gua lou ren), Coptis (Huang lian).
Source:
- Discussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun, 206)
How it works:
- Purges heat
- Clears phlegm
- Clears accumulations
- Alleviates chest oppression
Clinical Applications:
- Minor jie xiong syndrome
- Accumulation of evils in the thorax
- Accumulation of heat and phlegm in the chest
- Yellow, greasy tongue coating
This 2000-year-old formula was developed by the renowned Han dynasty physician Zhang Zhongjing. Xiao Xian Xiong Tang is used to treat minor jie xiong syndrome caused by the build-up of evils in the thorax and associated with excess heat and phlegm in the chest. This ancient formula works by purging heat, clearing phlegm, unblocking accumulations, and alleviating chest oppression.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Trichosanthes Fruit |
Gua Lou |
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Coptis |
Huang Lian |
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Pinellia |
Ban Xia |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Trichosanthes is used to purge heat, disperse phlegm, and alleviate congestion and pain in the chest.