CHINA MED CLEAR THE PHLEGM FORMULA WEN DAN TANG

CHINAMED CLEAT THE PHELEGM FORMULA WEN DAN TANG

This formula appears in the �Golden Mirror of Medicine� (yi zong jin jian), 1742. It is the main formula for resolving Phlegm, which may affect various bodily systems.

Phlegm is an internally generated pathogen that arises due to a disruption in the metabolism of fluids, and involves impaired function of the Lung, Spleen and/or Kidney. The essential clinical signs of a Phlegm disorder are:

– Tongue has a slippery or greasy coat
– Pulse is slippery

There are two broad categories of Phlegm disorders: those due to external (�visible� or �substantial�) Phlegm and those due to internal (�invisible� or �insubstantial�) Phlegm. External Phlegm is always associated with sputum in the respiratory tract, or other signs of excessive mucus production, e.g. vomiting of mucus or watery fluid. Internal Phlegm, on the other hand, may occur in a variety of forms and in various locations:

– Under the skin giving rise to lumps and swellings (e.g. goitre, lipoma, lymph node swelling, rheumatoid nodules).
– In the Channels causing numbness or paralysis, as is seen in Wind-stroke (i.e. apoplexy).
– Obstructing the mind and senses causing mental disorders (such as severe depression, psychosis, mental retardation) or epilepsy.
– In the Gall Bladder or Kidney where, under the influence of Heat, the Phlegm congeals over time to form stones.
– In the joints causing stiffness, deformity and bone growths (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis).

Thus, CLEAR THE PHLEGM (wen dan tang) may be used as the basis for treating a very broad selection of clinical problems. The scope of clinical actions for this formula includes the following:

– Psychological problems
– Respiratory system disorders
– Stomach disorders
– Paralysis or numbness
– Nodules and tumors
– Disorders due to various kinds of blockage (e.g. arterial narrowing, nasal or bronchial obstruction)

Ingredients:
– Phyllostachys nigra, stem wood 竹茹 317.7 mg
– Pinellia ternata, tuber 半夏 317.7 mg
– Wolfiporia cocos, hyphae 茯苓 238.3 mg
– Citrus aurantium, fruit 枳殼 238.3 mg
– Citrus reticulata, fruit peel 陳皮 238.3 mg
– Ziziphus jujuba, fruit 大棗 238.3 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 132.3 mg
– Zingiber officinale, rhizome (fresh) 生薑 79.3 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Cholecystitis chronic
– Gastritis, chronic
– Duodenitis
– Gastric ulcer
– Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
– Morning sickness
– Bronchitis, chronic
– Neurosis
– Depression
– Mania
– Meniere’s disease
– Hyperthyroidism
– Insomnia
– Irritability
– Acid reflux
– Cough, productive with clear, white or yellowish sputum
– Nausea or vomiting
– Dizziness
– Mood disorders
– Nasal discharge (yellow or green)
– Palpitations
– Panic attacks
– Ulcer, peptic

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 4 – 6 capsules, 2 – 3 times daily.
– In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 1 – 2 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50 – 100%.
– Course of treatment: 1 – 6 months.
– Safe for long term use.

Cautions & Contraindications
– Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension.