Clumping in the chest according to Chinese Medicine
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A herbal formula that might help with clumping in the chest
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Clears Heat. Transforms Phlegm. Expands the chest. Dissipates clumps.
Why might Xiao Xian Xiong Tang help with clumping in the chest?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Phlegm Heat in the Lungs' of which clumping in the chest is a symptom.
The five Chinese Medicinal herbs most likely to help treat clumping in the chest
Why might Liquorice (Gan Cao) help with clumping in the chest?
Because Liquorice is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat clumping in the chest as a symptom, like Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang or Er Chen Tang for instance.
Liquorice is a Neutral herb that tastes Sweet. It targets the Heart, the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs.
Why might Crow-Dipper Rhizome (Ban Xia) help with clumping in the chest?
Because Crow-Dipper Rhizome is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat clumping in the chest as a symptom, like Wen Dan Tang or Er Chen Tang for instance.
Crow-Dipper Rhizomes is a Warm herb that tastes Pungent. It targets the Lung, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Drains Dampness and reduces Phlegm. Reverses the flow of Rebellious Qi. Reduces hardenings and relieves distention.
Why might Tangerine Peel (Chen Pi) help with clumping in the chest?
Because Tangerine Peel is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat clumping in the chest as a symptom, like Er Chen Tang or Wen Dan Tang for instance.
Tangerine Peel is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Lung and the Spleen.
Its main actions are: Warms the Spleen and regulates the Middle Burner Qi. Dries Dampness and disperses Phlegm from the Lungs and Middle Burner. Reduces the potential for Stagnation caused by tonifying herbs.
Why might Apricot Seed (Xing Ren) help with clumping in the chest?
Because Apricot Seed is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat clumping in the chest as a symptom, like Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang or Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan for instance.
Apricot Seeds is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Sweet. It targets the Large intestine and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Stops cough and wheezing caused by either Heat or Cold. Lubricates the Intestines and relieves constipation.
Why might Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) help with clumping in the chest?
Because Goldthread Rhizome is an ingredient in several formulas indicated to treat clumping in the chest as a symptom, like Xiao Xian Xiong Tang or Qing Xin Li Ge Tang for instance.
Goldthread Rhizomes is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat especially in the Lower Burner. Eliminates Fire toxicity especially when there is associated Dampness. Acts as a sedative by eliminating Heart Fire. Eliminates Stomach Fire. Expel parasites
Other symptoms often associated with clumping in the chest
Constipation Bitter taste in the mouth Chest pain Epigastric pain Phlegm Clump