HERBS AND ACTIONS
 
Pin Yin
 
Zhi Ban Xi
Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, stops vomiting, descends rebellious Qi and harmonizes the Stomach.
 
Hou Po
Moves Qi, resolves Stagnation, descends rebellious Qi, dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm eliminates stuffiness and aids in dissipating clumps.
 
Fu Ling
Promotes urination, drains Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and transforms Phlegm.
 
Sheng Jiang
Warms the Middle, stops vomiting, warms the Lungs and stops coughing.
 
Zi Su Ye
Promotes the movement of Spleen and Stomach Qi (Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, relieves intestinal gas), improves Lung function and expands the chest (relieves Cold induced wheezing).
 
FORMULA ACTIONS
Activates Qi
Descends Rebellious Qi
Eliminates Phlegm
Dissipates clumps
Relieves Stagnation
SYNDROMES
Liver Qi Stagnation: Phlegm and Qi Stagnant and Blocked (Plum-Pit Qi Stagnation)
Qi Stasis with Phlegm Retention
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
A feeling of obstruction in throat as if a slice of roast meat were stuck there which cannot be coughed up nor swallowed down. This sensation becomes more prominent during emotional upset and subsides when relaxed.
Distention and pain in the sides or flanks
Suffocating sensation in the chest
Tendency to sigh
Melancholy
Depression
Hypochondriac pain
Coughing with profuse phlegm
Vomiting
Difficulty swallowing
A delicate constitution
A tendency towards fatigue
Palpitations
Abdominal distention
Muscular and skin flaccidity
Fear
Edema
Asthma
Insomnia
A stifling sensation in the chest and hypochondrium
Irritability
Inappropriate anger
Women:
Irregular menses
Dysmenorrhea
Breast distention and pain before and during menses
TREATS
Globus hystericus
Depression syndrome
Hysteria
Functional gastrointestinal disorders
Recurrent neurotic esophageal constriction
Chronic laryngitis
Tracheitis
Neurosis
Throat blockage
Ascites
Emotional instability
Neurogenic vomiting
Psychosis
Perimenopausal syndrome
Laryngitis
Edema of the vocal cords
Hyperthyroidism
Indigestion
Emphysema
Meniere's disease
Pharyngeal paresthesia
Sleep apnea
Hypopnea
Panic disorder
Gastrostomia
Amenorrhea
Irregular menstruation
Uterine myoma
Dysmenorrhea
Nausea/Vomiting
Otitis media
Schizophrenia
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Vertigo
Stuffiness in the chest
Stress-related breathing problems
Neurasthenia
Dysphagia
Fatigue
Menopause syndrome
Breast distention
Gastrointestinal neurosis
Nervous exhaustion
Chronic bronchitis
Hoarseness due to the common cold
Asthma
Whooping cough
Toxemia during pregnancy
Blood vessel disorders
Edema
Esophageal spasms
Gastric relaxation
Chronic gastritis
Irritable bowel syndrome
Epilepsy
Parkinson's disease
Acute tonsillitis
Chronic tonsillitis
Goiter
Cervical spine syndrome
Morning sickness
Vertebrobasilar insufficiency
Swallowing disorder in aspiration pneumonia
Stress
Enteritis
Gastroptosis
Insomnia
Cough
COPD
Bi-polar disorder
Peptic ulcer
Anxiety
Anxiety neurosis
Dizziness
Palpitations
Borborygmus
Abdominal fullness and distention
Esophageal cancer
Reflux esophagitis
Pharyngitis
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Contraindicated for those with chest pain due to Lung Yin Deficiency with red cheeks, a bitter taste in the mouth and a red tongue with a scanty coating.
Contraindicated for those with Heat due to Qi Stagnation.
Do not use long term.