Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward)
Formula 10 of 15 in Formulas that Regulate the Qi
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
Pattern:
- Phlegm Cold congesting the Lungs and the Kidneys not grasping the Qi (Excess above, Deficiency below)
Actions:
- Descends rebellious Lung Qi to arrest wheezing and stop cough
- Warms and Transforms Phlegm-Cold.
Indications:
- Wheezing, coughing with copious and watery sputum, dyspnea, shortness of breath with easy exhalation and difficult inhalation, a feeling of fullness or oppression in the chest, edema of the extremities, fatigue, possible weakness, aching, or pain in the lower back, legs, or knees
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Slightly pale body with a slippery or greasy white tongue coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Slippery and weak pulse
Western Uses:
- Bronchial Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Pulmonary Emphysema
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Do not use in cases where there is no external pathogenic influences, or where cough and wheezing are due to Lung Heat
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
- Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Liver, Kidneys
There are 11 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Zi Su Zi (Purple Perilla Fruit, Perilla Seed)Quantity = 9-12 grams
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Quantity = 3-4.5 grams
Quantity = 3-6 grams
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Quantity = 1.5-3 grams
Quantity = 2 Slices
Quantity = 3 pieces
Quantity = 5 Leaves
Quantity = 6-9 grams
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