Dan Nan Xing (Jack-in-the-Pulpit Rhizome & Bile)

Herb 2 of 19 in Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

Channels:

LIV, LU, SP

Properties:

Bitter, Cool

Latin:

Rhizoma Arisaematis (Processed with Bile)

Chinese:

胆南星

Tone Marks:

dăn nán xīng

Chinese Herb Actions

• Transforms Phlegm Heat, Extinguish Wind, Stops Convulsions
  Used for muscle spasms and cramps, infantile convulsions, seizures, facial paralysis, tetanus, and stroke due to wind and phlegm obstructing the channels

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use during pregnancy, or at least extreme caution
• Use caution in cases with dry cough due Fire or Blood Deficiency causing Liver Wind

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• Slightly toxic reactions include numb tongue and mouth, itching, burning sensations, swelling, involuntary salivation, nausea, vomiting, slurred speech, and hoarseness, as well as severe reactions of convulsions, spasms, and dyspnea.
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 2-5 grams in decoction (Chen)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Di Tan Tang (Scour Phlegm Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Scour Phlegm and Open the Orifices
• Ding Xian Wan (Arrest Seizures Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind
• Hui Chun Dan (Return of Spring Special Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
• Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm
• Sheng Tie Luo Yin (Iron Filings Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit