Da Xian Xiong Tang大陷胸汤
Major Decoction for Pathogens Stuck in the Chest
Also known asMajor Sinking into the Chest Decoction
- Medicinals
- 3
Composition
Drains water downward and eliminates congested Fluids and thin mucus.
Purges accumulations, guides out Stagnation, softens hardness, moistens Dryness, clears Heat and drains Fire.
Actions
- Purges Heat
- Expels accumulated Water
Patterns treated
Heat and Water Accumulation collecting in the chest
Manifestations
- A sensation of fullness and hardness in the epigastrium and/or abdomen
- Pain in the lower abdomen
- Intense pain that grows unbearable at the lightest touch
- A tidal-pattern fever occurring in the evening
- Breathlessness
- Marked constipation
- A sensation of thirst
- Being easily irritated
- Physical restlessness and unease
- Tongue body
- A tongue of normal, unremarkable appearance
- Coating
- Markedly dry
- Pulse
- Sunken, tense and strong
Indications
- Acute inflammation of the pancreas
- Acute inflammation of the gallbladder
- Acute bile-duct obstruction with inflammation (obstructive cholangitis)
- Bowel obstruction caused by adhesions
- Bowel obstruction due to paralysis of intestinal movement
- Acute inflammation of the peritoneum
- Sudden blockage of the intestines
- Sudden perforation of the upper digestive tract
- Acute pleurisy with fluid exudation
- Serious lung infection (pneumonia)
- Fluid accumulation around the heart (pericardial effusion)
- Meningitis occurring in children
- Mental-health conditions
- Constipation that is severe in degree
Modifications
- +for Acute Pancreatitis Or Intestinal Obstruction:
- +Major Order The qi Decoction da Cheng Qi Tang
Cautions
- Reserve use for acute conditions only.
- Administer for the minimum time needed to see results — just a few doses.
- Its use is contraindicated during pregnancy.
- Its use is contraindicated in weak/debilitated patients.