Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Re Tan Wan - 热痰囊 - Phlegm-Heat Pills

English: Phlegm-Heat Pills
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Gastrodiae Tian Ma 3-10g Extinguishes Wind-Phlegm, subdues Rising Liver Yang and alleviates pain.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 3-15g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
With Cang Zhu, for vaginal discharge.
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 3-10g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.
With Bai Zhu, for Phlegm Stagnation.
With Xiang Fu, for chest, epigastric and abdominal pain, distention and discomfort due to Dampness and Qi Obstruction.
Rz. Coptidis Huang Lian 1.5-10g Clears Heat, drains Dampness, drains Fire and resolves Fire toxicity.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
With Xiang Fu, for Qi Stagnation combined with Blood Stasis

Formula Actions

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Phlegm

Syndromes

  • Phlegm-Heat

Clinical Manifestations

  • Early menstruation
  • Cough with sticky, yellow, difficult to expectorate sputum
  • Rapid breathing with a harsh voice
  • Restless fever
  • Sore throat
  • Constipation
  • Dry stools
  • Mania
  • Shortness of breath
  • Dyspnea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Chest and/or epigastric fullness
  • Pain in the ribs
  • T: Scarlet
  • C: Yellow or Yellow and greasy or Yellow and smooth
  • P: Rapid and smooth or Slippery and rapid

Treats

  • Early menstruation

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.