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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to pulmonary congestion |
| Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang Trichosanthes Fruit, Chinese Chive, and Wine Decoction; Trichosanthes-Allium-White Wine Decoction |
Moves Qi; Eliminates Phlegm; Unblocks the Yang. | Painful obstruction in the chest which results from the failure of the Yang (Yang Deficiency) in the Upper Burner to be aroused. | Angina pectoris; Asthma; Chronic bronchitis; Chronic pulmonary congestion; Intercostal neuralgia; Breathing difficulty; Chest pain that radiates to the upper back; Cough; Dyspnea; Emphysema; Frothy phlegm; Spasms of the esophagus; White phlegm; Tongue with thick-greasy coating (tongue may be swollen); Deep-Tight pulse (Chen Jin); Deep-Wiry pulse (Chen Xian). |
| Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang Trichosanthes Fruit, Chinese Chive, and Pinellia Decoction; Trichosanthes-Allium-Pinellia Decoction |
Unblocks the Yang; Moves Qi; Eliminates accumulated Phlegm. | Very painful obstruction in the chest where the pain is so severe that the patient is unable to lie down comfortably. | Angina pectoris; Asthma; Chronic bronchitis; Chronic pulmonary congestion; Intercostal neuralgia; Breathing difficulty; Chest pain that radiates to the upper back; Cough; Dyspnea; Emphysema; Frothy phlegm; Profuse phlegm; Spasms of the esophagus; White phlegm; Tongue with thick-greasy coating (tongue may be swollen); Deep-Tight pulse (Chen Jin); Deep-Wiry pulse (Chen Xian). |
| Qing Yan Li Ge Tang Clear the Throat and Benefit the Diaphragm Decoction |
Clears Heat and relieves toxicity; Regulates the Qi. | Heat toxin affecting the throat. | Fever; Laryngitis; Sore throat; Sore throat; Swelling of the throat; Anxiety; Constipation; Distension of the chest; Foamy mouth; Oppression of the chest; Ptyalism; Pulmonary congestion; Swelling of the tongue. |