Er Chen Tang
Ingredients: Pinellia root (zhi ban xia), Citrus peel (chen pi), Hoelen fungus (fu ling), Chinese licorice root (zhi gan cao), Ginger root (sheng jiang)
| Mandarin: 二陳湯 Pin-Yin: Er Chen Tang English: Citrus & Pinellia Combination Romaji: Nichin To Kanji: 二陳湯 Kampo: No |
Source:
- Formulas of the People’s Welfare Pharmacy (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
How it works:
- Dissolves phlegm
- Regulates qi
- Harmonizes middle jiao
- Dries dampness
Clinical Applications:
- Qi deficiency
- Damp phlegm
- Excessively moist and white tongue
This version of the formula was widely used during the Song dynasty and was originally developed during the Han dynasty to treat accumulation of phlegm. Er Chen Tang is traditionally used to treat excess phlegm accumulation by dissolving phlegm, drying dampness, regulating qi, and harmonizing the middle jiao.
|
English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
|
Pinellia Rhizome |
Zhi Ban Xia |
|
Citrus Peel |
Chen Pi |
|
Hoelen |
Fu Ling |
|
Baked Licorice |
Zhi Gan Cao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Pinellia Rhizome descends stomach qi and reduces distention, while Citrus Peel activates middle jiao qi and revives the spleen. Both chief ingredients dry dampness and help with excessively moist phlegm.