Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
Minor Trichosanthes Combination Granules | 小陷胸湯
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SKU 595
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.
English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
Trichosanthes Fruit |
Gua Lou |
Coptis |
Huang Lian |
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.