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Chinese Herbal Formulas That Dry Dampness and Expels Phlegm

Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang  -  Cyperus and Inula Decoction

Main Actions for Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang

The functions of this chinese medicine formula are to tonify the spleen Qi while expelling dampness, soothing the liver Qi and unblocking the channels.  This TCM herbal formula is best suited for conditions of dampness stagnating in the liver meridian and hypochondria causing pain.  This type of dampness which stagnates may rebel upwards and attack the lungs

Indications and Symptoms for Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang

hypochondriac pain, possible coughing, afternoon fever with chills or alternating chills and fever

Tongue – thick coat, swollen edges

Pulse – wiry

Medicinal Ingredients of Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang

Xiang Fu   (Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi, Nut Grass Rhizome, Cyperus) - 9g.

-unblock liver channel, drive out water stagnated in hypochondria

Xuan Fu Hua   (Flos Inulae, Inula Flower) - 9g.

-unblock liver channel, drive out water stagnated in hypochondria

Su Zi   (Fructus Perillae Frutescentis, Purple Perilla Fruit, Perilla Seed) - 9g.

-direct liver Qi downwards, expels phlegm

Chen Pi   (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Tangerine Peel, Citrus) - 6g.

-dry dampness, revive and regulate spleen

Fu Ling   (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, China-Root, Poria, Hoelen) - 9g.

-drain dampness, tonify spleen Qi

Yi Yi Ren   (Semen Coicis Lachryma Jobi, Job’s Tears Seeds, Coix) - 15g.

-drain dampness, tonify spleen Qi

Ban Xia   (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome) - 15g.

-dry dampness, revive spleen

Preparation Instructions of Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang

This chinese medicine formula is generally prepared as a decoction by today’s practitioners.

Additional Points on Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang

This herbal formula may also have the diagnosis as fluid stagnation within the chest.