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Di Tan Tang (Scour Phlegm Decoction)
  Formula 6 of 8 in Formulas that Open the Orifices
Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- This section is being researched, and is not completed.
- This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Cook the formula with Sheng Jiang and Da Zao
- Chen Pi can be substituted for Ju Hong
Originally Appeared In:
- Formulas to Aid the Living (Ji Sheng Fang)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Large Intestine, Gall Bladder, Liver
Substances in this Formula (9 Total):
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| Ju Hong (Outermost Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel, Orange Peel) 橘红 |
| Qty: |
6 grams |
| Chan: |
LU, ST |
| Prop: |
Spicy, Bitter, Warm |
| Latin: |
Exocarpium Citri Rubrum |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Regulate the Qi |
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| Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange) 枳实 |
| Qty: |
6 grams |
| Chan: |
LI, SP, ST |
| Prop: |
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold |
| Latin: |
Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Regulate the Qi |
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| Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) 人参 |
| Qty: |
3 grams |
| Chan: |
LU, SP |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm |
| Latin: |
Radix Ginseng |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Qi |
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| Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 甘草 |
| Qty: |
1.5 grams |
| Chan: |
All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Neutral |
| Latin: |
Radix Glycyrrhizae |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Qi |
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl