Chinese Herbal Formulas That Purge Heat Accumulations Downwards

Da Xian Xiong Tang

Major Sinking Into the Chest Decoction

Main Actions for Da Xian Xiong Tang

This chinese medicine herbal formulas functions are to drain heat and drive out dampness by flushing downwards. The formula is mainly used to treat the pattern of clumping in the chest arising when heat and internal accumulation of fluids are stagnated.

Indications and symptoms for Da Xian Xiong Tang

fullness and hardness of the epigastrium or entire abdomen, severe pain, pain aggravated by pressure, tidal fever, aggravated at night, severe constipation, thirst, shortness of breath, irritability

Tongue – dry coat

Pulse – submerged tight, forceful

Medicinal Ingredients of Da Xian Xiong Tang

Gan Sui (Radix Euphoribiae IKansui, Kan-sui) - 0.3-0.6g

-drives out accumulated fluids in the chest and abdomen, flushes downward action

Da Huang (Radix et Rhizome Rhei, Rhubarb Root and Rhizome) - 18g.

-draining and dispersing clumps due to heat, moistens dry stool, drives out heat

Mang Xiao (Mirabilitum, Mirabilite, Glauber’s Salt) - 9-12g.

-draining and dispersing clumps due to heat, moistens dry stool, drives out heat

Preparation Instructions of Da Xian Xiong Tang

When decocting this TCM herbal formula first cook Da Huang and then add Mang Xiao to the strained decoction. Drink the warm decoction with powdered Gan Sui.

Additional Points on Da Xian Xiong Tang

This alternative medicine herbal formula has been used to treat such disorders as exudative pleurisy, peritonitis, cirrhosis and nephritis when the appropriate symptoms are present.