Category: Breathing, metabolism, heart and blood vessels, detox, lung system, heart system, pain relief.

Use of the formula according to Traditional Chinese Medicine:

• releases blocked Yang
• supports the movement of Qi, moves stagnation, stops pain
• transforms and releases phlegm
• opens the chest, removes the feeling of pressure and fullness from the presence of phlegm

Description:

A simple yet extremely effective formula from the famous physician Zhang Zhong Jing of the Han Dynasty from his Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet, it is a true treasure for treating painful obstructions in the chest, in this case caused by phlegm stagnation. One of the possible scenarios for its development is a weakening of the overall Yang leading to an accumulation of fluids, which later transform into phlegm. This further tends to retain Qi in the depths, so that the Yang cannot emerge, stagnation and phlegm production increase, and thus the vicious circle closes. By transforming phlegm, clearing the channels and collaterals in the chest, and "opening" it, the formula can release the stagnant Qi and the Yang can emerge. Vital substances flow freely again, fullness and pressure in the chest disappear, and we can breathe deeply and without pain.

Indications:

Xiong Bi (painful chest obstruction) with the following symptoms:

• pain and pressure in the chest
• pain radiating to the back
• upper back pain
• sharp chest pain
• palpitations
• shortness of breath
• cough
• phlegm
• wheezing
• inability to lie down or interrupted sleep

Modern use:

• angina pectoris within the framework of IHD (ischaemic heart disease)
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) including asthma
• fibrocystic breast disease
• hyperlipoproteinaemia

Tongue:

• thick white and greasy coating

Pulse:

• chen
• xian or jin

Contraindications:

• use with caution in patients with a deficiency of Yin substances with flushing in the cheeks and a red tongue, as well as in cases of significant symptoms of full heat, even though the formula is relatively temperature-balanced

Notes:

Composition of the formula: