da xian xiong tang

Major Sinking into the Chest Decoction

About da xian xiong tang

Da Xian Xiong Tang, Major Sinking into the Chest Decoction, is Gan Sui, Da Huang and Mang Xiao. The catalogue classes it among the formulas that drain downward, and records it as purging Heat drastically and expelling fluids bound in the chest.

Ingredients

HerbAmount
gan sui0.3 g
da huang18 g
mang xiao9 g

Actions and indications

Drastically purges Heat and expels fluids bound in the chest

  • Major Chest Bind: Heat bound up with fluids from chest to abdomen, classically when an exterior Tai Yang disorder is purged too early and Heat is drawn inward
  • Hard, painful distension reaching from the chest and epigastrium to the lower abdomen, too tender to be touched
  • Constipation, restlessness and thirst
  • Afternoon tidal fever in severe cases
  • Tongue coat very dry; pulse deep, forceful and tight

Modern uses

  • Acute pancreatitis
  • Cholecystitis
  • Peritonitis
  • Intestinal obstruction

Symptoms

Cautions

Preparation

Decoction in sequence: Da Huang is cooked first, Mang Xiao dissolved in the strained liquid, and powdered Gan Sui stirred in last; taken warm

Names

Pinyinda xian xiong tang
English NameMajor Sinking into the Chest Decoction

Classification

Category
Drain Downward
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