Classical Formula Glossary

Di Tan Tang (Scour Out Phlegm Decoction) 滌痰湯

Formula Type	Formulas that Dispel Phlegm
Diagnosis	Phlegm obstructs Heart Orifices
Action	Scours out Phlegm, opens sensory orifices, tonifies Qi
Indication	Stiffness of tongue, speech impairment, wheezing with copious sputum, focal distention and fullness in chest, severe dizziness, insomnia, loss of motor function
Remarks	Especially used for acute excess such as wind-stroke; Contraindicated during pregnancy; use with caution in weak patients
Ingredients	Tian Nan Xing (Zhi) (7.5 g) Ban Xia (Fa) (Organic) (7.5 g) Fu Ling (Organic) (6 g) Zhi Shi (Chao) (tested) (6 g) Ju Hong Pi (4.5 g) Shi Chang Pu (tested) (3 g) Ren Shen (Organic) (Red) (3 g) Zhu Ru (tested) (2 g) Gan Cao (tested) (2 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (3 g)

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