| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to chest pain that radiates to the back |
Chai Hu Si Wu Tang
Bupleurum and Four-Substance Decoction
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Harmonizes Terminal Yin and Lesser Yang channels;
Nourishes Blood;
Moves Blood.
| Externally-contracted pathogenic influences which penetrate to the terminal Yin-stage. | Alternating fever and chills;
Chest pain that radiates to the back;
Symptoms worsen at night;
Chronic consumption symptoms;
Sensation of cold during menstruation;
Pale tongue with purplish spots;
Fine-Wiry pulse (Xi Xian).
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Shi Zao Tang
Ten-Jujube Decoction
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Purges congested fluids.
| Suspended, congested fluids clogging up the chest and hypochondriac regions. | Ascites (cirrhosis of liver);
Breathlessness;
Chronic nephritis;
Cough with painful flanks and chest pain;
Fullness of the epigastrium (severe cases);
Nephrotic syndrome;
Oedema that is more severe below the waist;
Serous pleurisy;
Systemic lupus erythematosus;
Chest pain that radiates to the back;
Dizziness;
Dyspnea;
Dysuria;
Headache;
Oliguria;
Tongue with a white-slippery coating;
Deep-Wiry pulse (Chen Xian).
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