Non-suppurative Costochondritis
Non-suppurative Costochondritis
(1)
【Differential Diagnosis】Wind-heat invading the meridians, intense heat-toxin, stagnation of qi and blood.
【Treatment Principle】Clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting circulation of qi and blood.
【Formula Name】Jie Du Ding Tong Tang (Toxin-Removing and Pain-Relieving Decoction).
【Composition】Yin Hua 15g, Lian Qiao 9g, Gong Ying 15g, Di Ding 15g, Huang Bai 12g, Jie Geng 12g, Huang Qi 15g, Ru Xiang 9g, Mo Yao 9g, Fang Feng 3g.
【Usage】Decoct in water, take orally twice daily, one dose per day.
【Source】Fang by Yin Yuewu.
(2)
【Differential Diagnosis】Internal accumulation of heat-toxin, blood stasis obstructing chest and flanks.
【Treatment Principle】Clearing heat and detoxifying, resolving stasis and dispersing nodules.
【Formula Name】Kang Du Tang (Anti-Toxic Decoction).
【Composition】Ban Lan Gen 30g, Yu Xing Cao 30g, Guan Zhong 30g, Hu Zhang 18g, Zi Cao 15g, Dan Pi 18g, Chi Shao 21g.
【Usage】Decoct in water, take orally twice daily, one dose per day.
【Source】Fang by Gao Wenwu.