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Induces vomiting to discharge Phlegm, retained food or toxic substances

Phlegm blocking the chest and diaphragm Retained food lodged in the epigastrium, or a toxic substance sitting high in the chest and stomach, in an excess pattern and a robust patient Firm focal distension in the chest and below the Heart, with a hard, distended epigastrium Breathing made difficult by a feeling of Qi rushing up into the throat Vexation, anguish and irritability with nausea, and an urge to vomit that cannot be completed Tongue normal or with a spongy, curdy coat; pulse slightly floating at the distal (cun) position

Modern uses

Poisoning Acute gastritis Indigestion Stomach flu Acute hepatitis Acute jaundice Common cold Fever Tonsillitis Pulmonary tuberculosis Epilepsy Schizophrenia Manic-depression Bi-polar disorder Depression Neurotic vomiting gua di chi xiao dou