Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas That Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm

Xiao Xian Xiong Tang

Minor Sinking Into the Chest Decoction

Main Action of Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
The functions of this chinese medicine formula is to clear heat and transform phlegm to expand the chest and eliminate clumps. This TCM Herbal formula is best suited for conditions of clumping in the chest (xiong jie) caused by heat which sinks deeply into the chest and middle jiao (upper and middle jiao). Once the heat enters these areas it joins with phlegm to create clumping stagnation.

Indications and Symptoms for Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
focal distention, possible nodules in the chest and epigastrium, pain upon pressure in the chest and epigastrium, coughing of yellow and thick sputum, constipation, bitter taste in mouth Tongue - yellow greasy coat Pulse - slippery, floating, rapid

Herbal Ingredients of Xiao Xian Xiong Tang

Gua Lou (Fructus Trichosanthis, Trichosanthes Fruit)

- 24 -30g. -expands chest, dissolves clumps, clears heat, expels phlegm

Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis, Coptis Rhizome)

- 3g. -clears upper and middle jiao heat Jiang

Ban Xia (Fresh Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome)

- 9 -12g. -directs rebel Qi downwards, harmonize stomach, transform phlegm, clears focal distention, eliminates clumping

Cooking Preparation of Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
When preparing this chinese medicine formula Gua Lou should be decocted for 20 -30 minutes before adding the other Herbal ingredients.

Additional Information on Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
This chinese medicine Herbal formula is able to treat a broad range of disorders as long as there are the primary symptoms of tender and focal distention of the chest and epigastrium with constipation and a yellow greasy tongue coating. When the appropriate symptoms are present this chinese medicine formula is able to treat such disorders as bronchitis, pleurisy, cholecystitis, enteric hepatitis, acute or chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, angina pectoris and intercostals neuralgia.