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San Zhong Kui Jian Tang散腫潰堅湯

Forsythia and Laminaria Combination

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Kun BuThallus Eckloniae1.5–15 g

    Resolves Phlegm, softens Phlegm nodules and clears Heat.

    for goiter and scrofula.
  • Huang BaiCx. Phellodendri1.5–15 g

    Drains Damp-Heat, drains Kidney Fire, drains Fire and relieves toxicity.

  • Zhi MuRz. Anemarrhenae1.5–15 g

    Clears Heat from the Lung and Stomach, drains Fire, nourishes the Yin, moistens Dryness, generates fluids and resolves Phlegm.

    • Huang Bai
    clears Heat and Drains Fire.
  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi1.5–15 g

    Expels Phlegm, expels pus, benefits the throat and directs the effects of other herbs to the upper body.

    for hoarseness, pain and swelling of the throat due to Wind-Heat.
  • San LengRz. Sparganii1.5–9 g

    Dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and dissolves accumulations.

  • E ZhuRz. Curcuma1.5–9 g

    Invigorates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and dissolves accumulations.

  • Lian QiaoFr. Forsythiae1.5–9 g

    Clears Heat (especially in the Upper Jiao), relieves toxicity, reduces abscesses and dissipates clumps.

  • Huang LianRz. Coptidis1.5–9 g

    Clears Heat, drains Dampness, drains Fire and relieves toxicity.

  • (Zhi) Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae (Preparata)1.5–15 g

    Moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, clears Heat and relieves Fire toxicity.

  • Huang QinRx. Scutellariae1.5–9 g

    Clears Lung Heat, drains Fire and detoxifies.

  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba1.5–9 g

    Nourishes Blood, astringes Yin and calms Liver Yang.

  • Ge GenRx. Puerariae1.5–9 g

    Relieves Heat, generates fluids and counteracts toxins.

  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri1.5 g

    Spreads Liver Qi, relieves Stagnation, raises Yang Qi and resolves Phlegm and congestion.

    • Bai Shao
    for vertigo, dizziness, thoracic and costal pain, and menstrual irregularity due to Liver Qi Stagnation.
  • Dang Gui (Wei)(Extremitas) Rx. Angelicae Sinensis1.5 g

    Tonifies Blood, invigorates and harmonizes Blood, reduces swelling and expels pus.

  • Long Dan CaoRx. Gentianae1.5–9 g

    Drains Damp-Heat from the Liver and Gallbladder Channels, drains and pacifies Excess Liver Fire and relieves toxicity.

    for Liver Fire or Liver/Gallbladder Damp-Heat.
  • Sheng MaRx. Cimicifugae1.5 g

    Clears Heat, relieves toxicity raises Yang and lifts Sunken Qi (guides other herbs upwards).

  • Tian Hua FenRx. Trichosanthis1.5–15 g

    Drains Heat, transforms Phlegm, relieves toxicity, expels pus and reduces swelling.

  • Hai ZaoHb. Sargassii1.5–15 g

    Clears Heat, resolves Phlegm and softens Phlegm nodules.

    for goiter and scrofula.
  • Sheng JiangRz. Zingiberis1.5 g

    Reduces the toxicity of other herbs.

Actions

  • Relieves Qi Stagnation
  • Removes Heat and Dampness
  • Transforms Phlegm
  • Breaks up nodules
  • Diminishes swelling
  • Discharges pus

Patterns treated

Liver Qi Stagnation accompanied by Damp-Heat and Phlegm

Manifestations

  • A sensation of a lump lodged in the throat
  • The lump feels soft and grows or shrinks depending on the person's emotional state
  • The lump is small or medium in size, and fairly soft and slippery
  • The borders are not clearly defined
  • A feeling of oppression in the chest and hypochondriac region
  • Swallowing that is difficult to accomplish
  • Stools that are loose
  • Menstrual irregularity
  • Tension occurring before menstruation
  • Sores that discharge pus
  • Ulcers, abscesses and swellings staying hard even after the pus has drained
  • Agitation
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • A sensation of thirst
  • A sensation of Heat
  • An irritable disposition
  • Sighing often
  • A bitter flavor in the mouth
  • Eyes that are red
  • A red-colored face
  • Shaking in the hands
Tongue body
A tongue that is Pale, or dusky, or Red with a red tip and edges
Coating
A coating that is White, or thin and greasy, or dry and yellow
Pulse
A pulse exhibiting a Wiry quality

Indications

  • Thyroid gland enlargement
  • Scrofulous glandular swelling
  • Inflammation of the cervical lymph nodes
  • Growths whose origin cannot be identified
  • An overactive thyroid
  • Widespread lymph node inflammation
  • Cancer of the thyroid gland
  • Large boil-type infections (carbuncles)
  • Boils (furuncles)
  • Hard nodules and swelling occurring mainly below the ears, beneath the cheeks, around the shoulders, and under the arms
  • Cancer affecting the stomach

Modifications