The Prescription of Zhishi Xiebai Guizhi Tang
Name
Decoction of Immature Bitter Orange, Macrostem Onion and Cinnamon Twigs
Source
The book Jin Gui Yao Lue
Ingredients
- Zhi Shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) 12 g,
- Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) 12 g,
- Gua Lou (Fructus Trichosanthis) 12 g,
- Xie Bai (Bulbus Allii Macrostemi) 9 g,
- Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) 6 g.
Explanation
Zhi Shi: Inducing downward flow of Qi to disperse stagnation of Qi, relieving fullness and distention.
Xie Bai: Being pungent in taste and warm in nature, promoting the circulation of Yang-Qi, relieving stuffiness in the chest and dissolving masses.
Gui Zhi: Reinforcing Yang-Qi and promoting its circulation to dispel pathogenic cold, keeping upward adverse flow of Qi going downward.
Gua Lou: Removing phlegm and dissolving masses.
Hou Po: Promoting the downward flow of Qi to relieve fullness.
Effect
Promoting the circulation of Yang-Qi and resolving masses, removing phlegm and inducing Qi to flow downward.
Indications
Syndrome due to obstruction of Qi in the chest, marked by choking pain in the chest which even refers to the back, dyspnea, cough, shortness of breath, whitish greasy tongue coating, and deep taut or tense pulse; including such diseases with the above symptoms as coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, intercostal neuralgia and costal chondritis.
Administration
Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.