Er Chen Tang (Two Cured Decoction)

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Formula 1 of 15 in Formulas that Treat Phlegm

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Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

Actions:

• Dries dampness, reduces phlegm, regulates the Qi, and harmonizes the Middle Jiao

Indications:

• Nausea, vomiting, cough with easy expectoration of copious white sputum Epigastric and chest distension and fullness. Palpitations and dizziness.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Swollen tongue with teeth marks and a thick white greasy coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slippery pulse

Western Uses:

• Chronic Tracheitis
• Bronchitis
• Pulmonary Emphysema
• Goiter

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use in cases where there is phlegm heat, dry cough, or dry phlegm due to Lung Qi Deficiency
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances.
  While some Chinese herbs are toxic, many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Chen Pi can be substituted for Ju Hong.

Originally Appeared In:

• Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Heart

There are 4 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)
Quantity = 15 grams Ju Hong (Outermost Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel, Orange Peel)
Quantity = 15 grams Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen)
Quantity = 9 grams Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root)
Quantity = 4.5 grams

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