Cardiopulmonary disease according to Chinese Medicine
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Three herbal formulas that might help with cardiopulmonary disease
Da Cheng Qi Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Purges Heat from the Stomach and Intestines. Relieves constipation.
Why might Da Cheng Qi Tang help with cardiopulmonary disease?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Heat in Yang brightness Organs' of which cardiopulmonary disease is a symptom.
Xiao Qing Long Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 8 herbs
Key actions: Releases the Exterior. Transforms Phlegm-Fluids. Warms the Lungs. Directs Rebellious Qi downward.
Why might Xiao Qing Long Tang help with cardiopulmonary disease?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Phlegm-Fluids above the diaphragm' of which cardiopulmonary disease is a symptom.
Sheng Mai San
Source date: Yuan Dynasty
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Augments Qi. Supplies the Yin. Stops excessive sweating. Generates Body Fluids.
Why might Sheng Mai San help with cardiopulmonary disease?
Sheng Mai San has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of cardiopulmonary disease
Other symptoms often associated with cardiopulmonary disease
Severe constipation Flatulence Focal distention Abdominal fullness Abdominal pain that increases upon pressure Tense and firm abdomen Alternating fever and chills Absence of sweating Wheezing Stifling sensation in the chest