and without wave. The tongue will be Swollen if there is some Phlegm.
Mental-Emotional Pattern
Stagnation of Heart- and Lung-Qi derives from long-term sadness and grief with the resulting
depletion of the Mind and Corporeal Soul. This resides in the Lungs and it therefore affects
breathing. The person becomes anxious as well as sad, sighs frequently and has the typical
feeling of obstruction in the throat and chest. This is caused by the constriction of the Corporeal
Soul in the throat and chest. The chronic stagnation of Heart-Qi obstructs the Mind and causes
severe confusion.
This formula is used to literally "get it off one's chest".
Variations
- Similarly as for stagnation of Liver-Qi, Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori graminei should be
added to open the Mind's orifices. - If there is a pronounced feeling of oppression of the chest from Qi stagnation (slightly
Wiry pulse) add Qing Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae viridae and Mu Xiang Radix
Saussureae. - If there is vomiting increase Ban Xia and Sheng Jiang.
- If there is a feeling of heaviness under the heart add Zhi Shi Fructus Citri aurantii
immaturus. - If there is epigastric pain add Sha Ren Fructus seu Semen Amomi.
- If there is sour regurgitation with a yellow tongue coating add Huang Lian Rhizoma
Coptidis. - If there is sour regurgitation with a Pale tongue add Wu Zei Gu Os Sepiae.
- If there is a bitter taste add Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis.
- If mental restlessness and irritability are pronounced add He Huan Pi Cortex Albizziae
julibrissin.
Associated Prescription