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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms |
| Xiao Xian Xiong Tang Minor Sinking Into the Chest Decoction; Minor Trichosanthes Decoction |
Clears Heat; Transforms Phlegm; Opens the chest; Eliminates accumulations. | Clumping in the chest which is caused by the sinking of pathogenic Heat into the chest and epigastrium (Upper and Middle Burners) where it mixes with Phlegm and forms clumps. | Angina pectoris; Bronchitis; Chest pain which is worse upon pressure; Cholecystitis; Constipation; Cough; Distension of the chest; Distension of the epigastrium; Intercostal neuralgia; Pain of the epigastrium which is worse upon pressure; Pleurisy; Viscid phlegm; Yellow phlegm; Acute gastritis; Bitter taste; Chronic gastritis; Peptic ulcer; Tongue with greasy-yellow coating; Floating-Slippery pulse (Fu Hua); Slippery-Rapid pulse (Hua Shu). |
| Wei Jing Tang Reed Decoction |
Disperses Blood stasis; Clears Heat and Phlegm-Heat from the Lungs; Expels pus. | Lung abscess due to Heat toxin obstructing the Lungs, accompanied by Phlegm and Blood stasis. | Asthmatic bronchitis; Bronchitis; Cough; Fetid phlegm; Lung abscess; Pneumonia; Purulent phlegm; Blood-tinged phlegm; Chest pain; Desquamation; Dry skin; Slight fever; Red tongue with macula and a greasy-yellow coating; Slippery-Rapid pulse (Hua Shu). |
| Fu Ling Xing Ren Gan Cao Tang Poria, Apricot Kernel and Licorice Decoction |
Transforms Dampness; Subdues Rebellious Qi; Unblocks the chest. | Chest obstruction due to Damp turbidity invading the Lungs, with Rebellious Qi. | Breathlessness; Bronchial asthma; Cardiac asthma; Dyspnea; Dysuria; Oppression of the chest; Stifling sensation; Angina pectoris; Chest pain; Emphysema; Intercostal neuralgia; Myocardial infarction; Palpitations; Ptyalism. |