Classical Formula Glossary
Qi Ge San (Open up the Diaphragm Powder) (deleted chu tou kang) 啟膈散 （減杵頭糠）
| Formula Type | Formulas that Regulate Qi |
| Diagnosis | Dysphagia-occlusion due to Qi stagnation |
| Action | Regulates Qi, opens constraint, moistens dryness, transforms phlegm |
| Indication | Swallowing accompanied by choking sensation, or feeling f esophageal constriction or blockage, focal distention of chest and diaphragm, or distention accompanied by indistinct pain and relieved by belching, dry retching, or spitting up of phlegm or oral mucus; these primary symptoms may be accompanied by difficult bowel movements, dry mouth and throat, gradual emaciation. T: red with white coat; P: thin, wiry |
| Remarks | Contraindicated in cases of blood stasis characterized by inability to swallow food or vomiting of blood; in Yin deficiency with desiccated fluids and a tongue without coating; Qi and Yang deficiency accompanied by weight loss and fading spirits |
| Ingredients |
Sha Shen (Bei) (Organic) (9 g) Fu Ling (Organic) (3 g) Yu Jin (tested) (1.5 g) He Ye (3 g) |
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