Classical Formula Glossary
Dao Tan Tang (Guide Out Phlegm Decoction) 導痰湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Dispel Phlegm |
| Diagnosis | Collapse due to Phlegm, fainting from Wind-Phlegm |
| Action | Dries Dampness, clears away Phlegm, promotes the movement of Qi, opens up areas of constraint |
| Indication | Fainting or vertigo with headache accompanied by such symptoms as stifling sensation and focal distention in the chest and diaphragm, reduced appetite, distention and fullness in the hypochondria and flanks, restlessness when sitting or lying down, coughing and wheezing with copious sputum and difficulty breathing, thick and gummy nasal discharge and saliva. T: white, greasy coat; P: slippery |
| Remarks | Contraindicated in Yin deficiency or heat patterns due to its intensely drying nature |
| Ingredients |
Ban Xia (Fa) (Organic) (12 g) Ju Hong Pi (3 g) Zhi Shi (Chao) (tested) (3 g) Tian Nan Xing (Zhi) (3 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (9 g) |
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