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Minor Sinking into the Chest Decoction

Chinese Prescription: Xiao Xian Xiong Tang

English Translation: Minor Sinking into the Chest Decoction

Formula Type: Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm

Actions: Clears heat, transforms phlegm, expands the chest, & dissipates clumps.

Indications: Focal distention (with or without nodules) in the chest & epigastrium that are painful when pressed, coughing up yellow & viscous sputum, constipation, a bitter taste a yellow, greasy tongue coating, & a slippery pulse that is either floating or rapid.

Contraindications: Because this formula can cause loose stools, it is contraindicated in cases with significant Spleen & Stomach deficiency.

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