Di Tan Tang

(Scour Phlegm Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Stiff tongue

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Cook the formula with Sheng Jiang and Da Zao
• Chen Pi can be substituted for Ju Hong

Originally Appeared In:

• Formulas to Aid the Living (Ji Sheng Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Large Intestine, Gall Bladder, Liver

Substances in this Formula (9 Total):

	Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) Qty: 6.6 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Ju Hong (Outermost Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel, Orange Peel) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Exocarpium Citri Rubrum Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen) Qty: 6 grams Chan: HT, SP, LU Prop: Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin: Scierotium Poriae Cocos Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold Latin: Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings) Qty: 2.1 grams Chan: GB, LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Slightly Cold Latin: Bambusae Caulis In Taeniam Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Dan Nan Xing (Jack-in-the-Pulpit Rhizome & Bile) Qty: 6.6 grams Chan: LIV, LU, SP Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Rhizoma Arisaematis (Processed with Bile) Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Shi Chang Pu (Sweetflag Rhizome) Qty: 3 grams Chan: HT, ST Prop: Spicy, Slightly Warm, Aromatic Latin: Rhizoma Acori Graminei Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 1.5 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.