Class: Clears Phlegm
Sub-class: Calms Asthma
Actions:
Boosts the Heart and the Lung
Drains the fluids
Regulates breathing
Indications:
Cardiac disorders which are due to fluid stagnation in the chest with counter-direction Qi.
Possible symptoms according to TCM:
Bronchial Asthma
Cardiac Asthma
Chest distention
Epigastrium distention
Pain in the cardiac area
Dysuria
Ankle edema
Oliguria
Abdominal pain
Fast breathing
Thirst
Swollen tongue
Deep and wiry pulse (Chen Xian)
Preparation:
DECOCTION: 20 to 30 g per litre. Reduce to 40 cl.
Dosage:
DECOCTION: Consume in 3 or 4 doses per day.