Da Xian Xiong Tang
大陷胸湯 dà xiàn xiōng tāng, "Major Sinking into the Chest Decoction"

Translated Name: Major Sinking into the Chest Decoction

Category:

Formulas that Drain Downward,

Purge Heat Accumulation

Decoction

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Components (2):

	Herb	Common Name	Quantity	Unit
大黄	Da Huang	rhubarb root and rhizome	0.3 - 0.6	grams
甘遂	Gan Sui	kan-sui root	18	grams

	Tongue: Very dry coating.		Pulse: Depth: Deep (Submerged, Sinking, Deep) Qualities: Tense (Tight), Excess (Shi, Strong, Full)
	Cautions: Because of the strength of this formula and the toxicity of the chief herb, it should be used for acute conditions only. It should be taken just long enough to obatain results, and should be stopped after a few doses. Contraindicated for weak patients. avoid use during Pregnancy		Reference Source: Discussion of Cold Damage (Wiseman version)
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