Wen Dan Tang
Ingredients: Pinellia root (ban xia), Hoelen fungus (fu ling), Citrus peel (chen pi), Ginger root(sheng jiang), Bamboo shavings (zhu ru), Bitter orange fruit (zhi shi), Coptis root (huang lian), Jujube fruit (da zao).
| Mandarin: 溫膽湯 Pin-Yin: Wen Dan Tang English: Hoelen & Bamboo Combination Romaji: Untan To Kanji: 温胆汤 Kampo: Yes |
Source:
- Discussion of Illnesses, Patterns, and Formulas Related to the Unification of the Three Etiologies (Sanyin Ji Yi Bing Zheng Fang Lun)
How it works:
- Regulates qi
- Harmonizes the stomach and gallbladder
- Dispels phlegm
- Clears heat
- Calms the spirit
Clinical Applications:
- Gallbladder and stomach disharmony
- Phlegm-heat
This formula was developed in the 7th century by the physician Sun Simiao and was traditionally used to treat cold in the gallbladder. Today, Wen Dan Tang is used to treat phlegm-heat between the stomach and gallbladder by regulating qi, dispelling phlegm, clearing heat, and bringing harmony between the stomach and gallbladder.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Citrus Peel |
Chen Pi |
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Pinellia Rhizome |
Zhi Ban Xia |
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Bamboo Shavings |
Zhu Ru |
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Immature Bitter Orange |
Zhi Shi |
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Fresh Ginger |
Sheng Jiang |
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Hoelen |
Fu Ling |
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Licorice |
Gan Cao |
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Jujube |
Da Zao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Hoelen resolves dampness, strengthens the spleen to harmonize middle jiao, and transforms phlegm. Bamboo Shavings cool the blood and clear phlegm-heat from the gallbladder and stomach.