Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)
Formula 3 of 15 in Formulas that Treat Phlegm
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm
Actions:
- Clears Gallbladder heat, regulates Qi, reduces phlegm, and regulates the stomach
Indications:
- Nausea and vomiting, bitter taste, sour regurgitation, dizziness, vertigo, anxiety, palpitations, insomnia, slight thirst, and gnawing hunger
- Seizures with copious sputum and focal distension in the chest.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Red with a greasy yellow coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Rapid and slippery pulse
- Rapid wiry pulse
Western Uses:
- Chronic Tracheitis
- Bronchitis
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Insomnia
- Timidity
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Do not use in cases where insomnia or palpitations are due to Blood deficiency, or in dizziness due to Yin deficiency
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Da Zao is only sometimes added.
Originally Appeared In:
- Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition (Yi Zong Jin Jian)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Stomach, Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Spleen, Heart
There are 8 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings)Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
GB, LU, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Bambusae Caulis In Taeniam
Chinese:
竹茹
Tone Marks:
zhú rù
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
LI, SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii
Chinese:
枳实
Tone Marks:
zhĭ shí
Quantity = 6 grams
Photo Note:
Sheng Ban Xia Shown
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Toxic
Latin:
Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae
Chinese:
半夏
Tone Marks:
bàn xià
Translation:
Half Summer
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Chinese:
陈皮
Tone Marks:
chén pí
Alt Names:
Ju Pi, Guang Chen Pi, Xin Hui Pi
Translation:
Aged Peel
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
HT, SP, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:
Scierotium Poriae Cocos
Chinese:
茯苓
Tone Marks:
fú líng
Alt Names:
Yun Ling, Bai Fu Ling, Fang Ling Kuai
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST)
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
甘草
Tone Marks:
gān căo
Alt Names:
Guo Lao
Translation:
Sweet Herb, Sweet Grass
Quantity = 3-6 grams
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis
Chinese:
生姜
Tone Marks:
shēng jiāng
Quantity = 3-5 pieces
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae
Chinese:
大枣
Tone Marks:
dà zăo
Alt Names:
Hong Zao, Hei Da Zao, Hei Zao
Translation:
Big Date
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