formula | Trichosanthes, Chinese Chive and Pinellia Decoction Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang |
source | Jingui Yaolue, Zhang Zhongjing, before 206 |
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bubble_chart Composition One piece of Trichosanthes fruit (pounded), 12 grams of Allium macrostemon, 12 grams of Pinellia ternata, 1 sheng of white wine.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
The above 4 ingredients are decocted to 400 ml, administer 100 ml while warm, 3 times a day.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Promote yang and dissipate stagnation, dispel phlegm, and soothe the chest.
bubble_chart Indications
Chest obstruction with significant phlegm turbidity, heart pain radiating to the back, and inability to lie down comfortably.
bubble_chart Formula Principles
This formula is derived from Trichosanthes, Chinese Chive and White Liquor Decoction with the addition of Pinellia. Pinellia dries dampness and resolves phlegm, lowers adverse qi and dissipates nodules; combined with Trichosanthis Fruit and Longstamen Onion Bulb, it clears phlegm and unblocks yang, regulates qi and soothes the chest. It is used for chest impediment with excessive phlegm turbidity and severe conditions.