HERB FORMULAS

DA XIAN XIONG TANG - 大陷胸汤 - MAJOR DECOCTION FOR PATHOGENS STUCK IN THE CHEST

English: Major Decoction for Pathogens Stuck in the Chest
Also Known As: Major Sinking into the Chest Decoction

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Kansui Gan Sui 0.3-0.6g Drains water downward and eliminates congested Fluids and thin mucus.
Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang 18g Drains Heat, purges accumulations, transforms Dampness and promotes urination.
With Gan Sui, for accumulation of pathogenic Heat and Fluids in the chest and upper abdomen.
With Mang Xiao, eliminates obstruction in the Intestines for severe constipation with passage of liquid but no solid stool.
Natrii Sulfas Mang Xiao 9-12g Purges accumulations, guides out Stagnation, softens hardness, moistens Dryness, clears Heat and drains Fire.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Drains Heat
  • Purges Water Accumulation

SYNDROMES

  • Heat and Water Accumulation in the chest

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Fullness and hardness of the epigastrium and/or abdomen
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Severe pain that becomes unbearable with the slightest pressure
  • Tidal fever at dusk
  • Shortness of breath
  • Severe constipation
  • Thirst
  • Irritability
  • Restlessness
  • T: Normal
  • C: Very dry
  • P: Deep, tight and forceful

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Use only for acute diseases.
  • Take only long enough to achieve results (only a few doses).
  • Contraindicated during pregnancy.
  • Contraindicated for weak patients.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For acute pancreatitis or Intestinal obstruction:  
+ Major Order the Qi Decoction
Da Cheng Qi Tang