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Chen Xiang Jian Qi Tang沉香降气汤

Aquilaria Directing Qi Downwards Decoction

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Chen XiangLignum Aquilariae Resinatum1–4 g

    Promotes movement of Qi, alleviates pain, descends Qi, regulates the Middle, dispels Cold, warms the Spleen and Stomach and stops vomiting.

  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi6–14 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi and alleviates pain.*

    for Qi Stagnation and menstrual irregularity.
    treats everything from Liver Qi Stagnation to Deep Blood Stasis with pain anywhere in the body including stabbing chest pain, distending pain in the breast, Cold pain in the epigastrium, pain due to bulging disorder in the lower body and dysmenorrhea.
  • Sha RenFr. Amomi1.5–7 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, stops vomiting, warms the Middle and stops diarrhea.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae1.5–14 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.*

  • Chuan Lian ZiFr. Toosendan3–15 g

    Dredges Liver Qi, releases Stagnation and stops pain.

    for intermittent epigastric and hypochondriac pain, hernia pain or menstrual pain with irritability due to Liver Stagnation with Heat.
    for hypo-chondriac and abdominal pain.
  • Yan Hu SuoRz. Corydalis3–12 g

    Invigorates the Blood, circulates Qi and stops pain.

    for flank and upper right quadrant pain.

Actions

  • Moves Qi
  • Brings the Stomach into harmony
  • Frees the flow of Liver Qi
  • Relieves pain

Patterns treated

A disharmonious relationship between the Liver and Stomach

Manifestations

  • Pain and distention in the abdomen
  • Distention and pain along the flank
  • Distention and pain in the epigastrium
  • Pain in the hypochondriac region
  • Possible vomiting of blood
  • Possible coughing up of blood
  • A distended feeling in the chest
  • Bouts of vomiting
  • Sour fluid rising back up
Tongue body
A pink coloring
Coating
A coating that is white and thin
Pulse
Wiry, or alternatively tight

Indications

  • Long-standing gastritis
  • Pain in the abdomen
  • A sensation of the heart pounding
  • Fullness and distention of the abdomen
  • Vomiting of blood
  • Aching in the lower back

Modifications

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