Gun Tan Wan

(Vaporize Phlegm Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices

Pattern:

• Phlegm or Phlegm Fire accumulation with Excess Heat.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Thick yellow greasy tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slippery, rapid, and forceful pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Pills. Grind all herbs into an even powder and use water to form into pills.
• Take one 6-9 gram dose, 1-2 times a day with warm water.

Originally Appeared In:

• Additions to the Teachings of Dan Xi (Dan Xi Xin Fa fu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Meng Shi (Lapis Stone) Qty: 30 grams (calcined) Chan: LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Salty, Neutral Latin: Lapis Micae seu Chloriti Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome) Qty: 240 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei Cat: Purgatives
	Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) Qty: 240 grams Chan: GB, LI, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Chen Xiang (Aloeswood, Aquilaria) Qty: 15 grams Chan: KI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Lignum Aquilariae Agallochae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the 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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.