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Formulas Patterns Acu Points Herbs Symptoms Therapeutic Functions Show state board only?

Zhi Shi Xie Bai Gui Zhi tang

Chief

Gua Lou 12g Expels phlegm and unbinds the chest
xiè bái 9g Warms and thus unblocks the yang to promote the movement of qi and alleviate pain.

Deputy

zhǐ shí 12g -directs qi downward -breaks up clumping -gets rid of focal distention -eliminates fullness
hòu pò 12g Directs qi downward and eliminates fullness

Envoy

guì zhī 3g Unblocks the yang, disperses cold, directs rebellious qi downward, and calms flushing.

Treats:

Painful obstruction of the chest Bensky, pp. 514
- Shortness of Breath, Fullness and pain in the chest, Stabbing pain that radiates from the chest to the back, Wheezing, Coughing, Focal distention in the chest