Commonly Used Chinese Herb Formulas with Illustrations - Hoelen and Bamboo Combination (Wen Dan Tang)
1301 溫膽湯 (Wen Dan Tang)
Warm the Gallbladder Decoction
【Formulation】
Chinese Name Pharmaceutical Name Pin Yin Name English Name 陳皮 Pericarpium Citri reticulatae Chen Pi 制半夏 Rhizoma Pinelliae praeparatum Zhi Ban Xia 竹茹 Caulis Bambusae in taenia Zhu Ru 枳實 Fructus Aurantii immaturus Zhi Sh 生薑 Rhizoma Zingiberis recens Sheng Jiang 茯苓 Poria Fu Ling 甘草 Radix Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 大棗 Fructus Jujubae Da Zao
【Classic Literature Reference】
Zhong Guo Yi Xue Da Ci Dian (Dictionary of Chinese Medicine, 1921).
Compiler: Xie, Li Huan
【Indications】
Traditional:
Disharmony between the Gallbladder and Stomach with interior disturbance of phlegm-heat marked by restlessness, insomnia, a sensation of oppression in the chest, nausea, vomiting, copious phlegm, dizziness, palpitation, susceptibility to fright or seizures, a slightly yellow and greasy tongue coating, and a wiry and slippery or rapid pulse.
Modern:
Gastritis, peptic ulcer, coronary heart disease, neurosis, gastrointestinal dysfunction, gastroptosis, gastroatonia, morning sickness, seizures; or nausea, vomiting, and stomach upset due to chemotherapy.
Pattern of Disharmony between the Gallbladder and Stomach with Interior Disturbance of Phlegm-Heat
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