Sū Zǐ Jiàng Qì Tāng (苏子降气汤, Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Phlegm & damp category, with Sū Zǐ as chief herb. It contains Sū Zǐ, Bàn Xià, Dāng Guī, Gān Cǎo, Qián Hú, Hòu Pò, Ròu Guì, Shēng Jiāng, Dà Zǎo and Sū Yè. Actions: descends qi; transforms Phlegm-Cold; relieves wheezing — for upper excess lower deficiency.
| Pinyin | Sū Zǐ Jiàng Qì Tāng (Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 苏子降气汤 |
| English | Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward |
| Category | Phlegm & damp |
| Chief | Sū Zǐ |
| Tongue | White greasy coat |
| Pulse | Slippery or wiry |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Sū Zǐ | 9g |
| Bàn Xià | 9g |
| Dāng Guī | 6g |
| Gān Cǎo | 6g |
| Qián Hú | 6g |
| Hòu Pò | 6g |
| Ròu Guì | 3g |
| Shēng Jiāng | 2pc |
| Dà Zǎo | 1pc |
| Sū Yè | 2g |
Actions
Descends qi; transforms Phlegm-Cold; relieves wheezing — for upper excess lower deficiency
Indications
Cold-Phlegm wheezing with Kidney deficiency: cough, wheezing, copious white phlegm, dyspnoea worse lying down, cold lower body
Test yourself
What herbs are in Sū Zǐ Jiàng Qì Tāng?
Sū Zǐ Jiàng Qì Tāng contains Sū Zǐ 9g, Bàn Xià 9g, Dāng Guī 6g, Gān Cǎo 6g, Qián Hú 6g, Hòu Pò 6g, Ròu Guì 3g, Shēng Jiāng 2pc, Dà Zǎo 1pc and Sū Yè 2g.
What is Sū Zǐ Jiàng Qì Tāng used for?
Cold-Phlegm wheezing with Kidney deficiency: cough, wheezing, copious white phlegm, dyspnoea worse lying down, cold lower body.
What are the actions of Sū Zǐ Jiàng Qì Tāng?
Descends qi; transforms Phlegm-Cold; relieves wheezing — for upper excess lower deficiency.
What tongue and pulse go with Sū Zǐ Jiàng Qì Tāng?
Tongue: White greasy coat. Pulse: Slippery or wiry.
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