Spasms of the diaphragm according to Chinese Medicine
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Two herbal formulas that might help with spasms of the diaphragm
San Zi Yang Qin Tang
Source date: 1856 AD
Number of ingredients: 3 herbs
Key actions: Directs the Qi downward. Transforms Phlegm. Reduces harbored food.
Why might San Zi Yang Qin Tang help with spasms of the diaphragm?
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Phlegm clogging the Lungs with Qi Stagnation' of which spasms of the diaphragm is a symptom.
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang
Source date: 1706 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Augments the Qi. Warms the Middle Burner. Directs Rebellious Qi downward. Stops hiccup.
Why might Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang help with spasms of the diaphragm?
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of postoperative spasms of the diaphragm
Other symptoms often associated with spasms of the diaphragm
Coughing and wheezing with copious sputum Poor appetite Digestive difficulties