Sheng Jiang Xie Xin Tang
Ingredients: Coptis root (huang lian), Scute root (huang qin), Pinellia root (ban xia), Dry Ginger root (gan jiang), Oriental ginseng root (ren shen), Chinese licorice root (gan cao), Jujube fruit (da zao), Ginger root (shng jiang).
| Mandarin: 生薑瀉心湯 Pin-Yin: Sheng Jiang Xie Xin Tang English: Pinellia & Ginger Combination Romaji: Shokyo Shashin To Kanji: 生姜瀉心湯 Kampo: No |
Source:
- Discussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun, 206)
How it works:
- Harmonizes the stomach
- Directs rebellious qi downward
- Disperses water
- Eliminates distention
Clinical Applications:
- Fluid and heat stagnation
- Damp-heat in the gastrointestinal area
This herbal combination, Sheng Jiang Xie Xin Tang, was first found in renowned physician Zhang Zhongjin’s “Discussion of Cold Damage” from the Han dynasty, used to help treat fluid and heat stagnation by harmonizing the stomach, directing rebellious qi downward, dispersing water, and eliminating distention.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Fresh Ginger |
Sheng Jiang |
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Coptis |
Huang Lian |
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Pinellia |
Ban Xia |
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Scute |
Huang Qin |
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Dried Ginger |
Gan Jiang |
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Ginseng |
Ren Shen |
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Jujube |
Da Zao |
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Baked Licorice |
Zhi Gan Cao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Pinellia dries dampness, transforms phlegm, descends rebellious qi, and harmonizes the stomach while Ginger (Fresh) warms the stomach, directs rebellious qi downward, and expels water.