HERB FORMULAS

XUAN FU HUA TANG - 旋覆花湯 - INULA DECOCTION

English: Inula Decoction
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Flos Inulae Xuan Fu Hua 9g Resolves Phlegm Stagnation in the Lungs, descends Qi and stops vomiting.
Bul. Allii Fistulosi Cong Bai 9g Disperses Cold, unblocks Yang and disperses clumps.
Rx. Rubiae Qian Cao Gen 6-9g Cools the Liver, transforms Phlegm, invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Unblocks Yang
  • Expands the chest
  • Dredges Stasis
  • Transforms clumps

SYNDROMES

  • Stagnation of Qi in the Liver Channel blocking the descent of Blood to the Lower Jiao
  • Stagnation of Qi in the Liver Channel Affecting the Lungs

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • A sensation of fullness, distention and pain in the chest which is improved with massage
  • Cough
  • Prefers warm drinks
  • P: Wiry and large

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For hemoptysis: For nausea and vomiting:
+ Hb. Agrimoniae Xian He Cao + Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam Zhu Ru
+ Colla Corii Asini E Jiao
+ Rx. Notoginseng San Qi + Rz. Phragmitis Lu Gen
+ Rz. Bletillae Bai Ji For pain and distention:
For Cold Obstructing the Qi of the chest preventing the Yang from rising: + Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin
+ Vascular Citri Reticulatae Ju Lou
+ Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia
+ Rx. Linderae Wu Yao
+ Bul. Allii Macrostemi Xie Bai + Aspongonpus Jiu Xiang Chong
For long-term Stagnation transforming into Heat: + Sm. Arecae Bing Lang
   
+ Per. Trichosanthis Gua Lou Pi    
+ Hb. Houttuyniae Yu Xing Cao