Xiao Jiang Qi Tang - 小降气汤 - Minor Descending Qi Decoction

English:	Minor Descending Qi Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Paeoniae Alba	Bai Shao	12g	Softens the Liver and relieves pain.
Fol. Perillae	Zi Su Ye	9g	Promotes the movement of Spleen and Stomach Qi, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, relieves intestinal gas, improves Lung function, expands the chest and relieves Cold induced wheezing. With Jie Geng, for common colds with nasal congestion and productive cough.
Sm. Oroxyli	Mu Hu Die	9g	Clears the voice, Comforts the Liver, Moistens the Lungs, Regulates the Qi, Relieves cough.
Rx. Linderae	Wu Yao	6g	Promotes movement of Qi and alleviates pain.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	6g	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm and descends Qi. With Sheng Jiang, for vomiting and hiccups due to Disharmony of the Stomach Qi.
Rx. Platycodi	Jie Geng	6g	Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi, expels Phlegm, benefits the throat, expels pus and opens and raises Lung Qi, directing the effects of other herbs to the upper body.
Rz. Zingiberis	Sheng Jiang	3pc	Warms the Lungs, stops cough and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.
Fr. Jujube	Da Zao	3pc	Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs. With Sheng Jiang, prevents Phlegm accumulation.

Formula Actions

• Eases the Liver
• Regulates Qi
• Eases The throat

Syndromes

• Laryngitis due to Liver Qi Stagnation

Clinical Manifestations

Sudden loss of voice brought on by depression, anger worry, emotional turmoil or sudden upset Distention and pain in the sides or flanks Suffocating sensation in the chest Tendency to sigh Melancholy Depression Irritability

Inappropriate anger Irregular menses Dysmenorrhea Breast distention and pain before and during menses Premenstrual syndrome T: Pink or Dark (Red edges with Heat) C: Thin and white P: Wiry or Choppy (Rapid with Heat)

Treats

Chronic laryngitis Hysterical aphonia Laryngeal strain Loss of voice

Stage fright Hysteria Social awkwardness Hoarseness

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

Notes

Modifications

For dispersing Stagnation and nourishing the Heart:		For soothing the Liver:
+9g Flos Magnoliae Officinalis	Hou Po
+ 12g Bul. Lilii	Bai He
+ 9g Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae	Dan Shen	+ 6g Flos Rosae Rugosae	Mei Gui Hua
For descending Qi:		+ 9g Fr. Tribuli	Bai Ji Li
+ 9g Fr. Toosendan	Chuan Lian Zi	Or
For stagnant Lung Qi with Phlegm in the chest :		+9g Flos Magnoliae Officinalis	Hou Po
+ 6g Fr. Perillae	Zi Su Zi
+ 12g Per. Trichosanthis	Gua Lou Pi	+ 6g Flos Rosae Rugosae	Mei Gui Hua
For Heart Deficiency with insomnia and much dreaming:
+ 9g Flos Albizziae	He Huan Hua
+ 2 or 3 of the following:
6g Rx. Polygalae	Yuan Zhi
12g Poria Pararadicis	Fu Shen
6g Rz. Acori Tatarinowii	Shi Chang Pu
18g Dens Draconis	Long Chi
12g Fr. Zizyphi Spinosae	Suan Zao Ren