Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest Wheezing Decoction)
Formula 11 of 15 in Formulas that Regulate the Qi
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
Actions:
- Descends and circulates Lung Qi to stop wheezing, mildly clears heat, transforms phlegm and releases wind cold
Indications:
- Wheezing and coughing with thick, profuse, and yellow sputum, dyspnea, and possible fever and chills
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Red tongue with a greasy yellow coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Rapid and slippery Pulse
Western Uses:
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Bronchial Asthma
- Pulmonary Emphysema
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Do not use in cases of dyspnea or wheezing from Qi deficiency, or when internal Phlegm-Heat is not present
- 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.
Originally Appeared In:
- Exquisite Formulas for Fostering Longevity (Fu Shou Jing Fang)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Bladder, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Gall Bladder
There are 9 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Bai Guo (Ginkgo Nut)Quantity = 9 grams (9 pieces)
Channels:
LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Astringent, Neutral, Slightly Toxic
Latin:
Semen Ginkgonis Bilobae
Chinese:
白果
Tone Marks:
bái guŏ
Alt Names:
Yin Xing
Translation:
Silver Almond
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
LU, BL
Properties:
Spicy, Slightly Bitter, Warm
Latin:
Herba Ephedrae
Chinese:
麻黄
Tone Marks:
má huáng
Translation:
Hemp Yellow
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
LI, LU
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Fructus Perillae Frutescentis
Chinese:
紫苏子
Tone Marks:
zĭ sū zĭ
Alt Names:
Su Zi
Quantity = 3 grams
Channels:
All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST)
Properties:
Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
甘草
Tone Marks:
gān căo
Alt Names:
Guo Lao
Translation:
Sweet Herb, Sweet Grass
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
LU
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Tussilaginis Farfarae Flos
Chinese:
款冬花
Tone Marks:
kuăn dōng huā
Translation:
Welcome Winter Flower
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
LI, LU
Properties:
Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic
Latin:
Semen Pruni Armeniacae
Chinese:
杏仁
Tone Marks:
xìng rén
Alt Names:
Ku Xing Ren
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
LU, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Cold
Latin:
Cortex Radicis Mori Albae
Chinese:
桑白皮
Tone Marks:
sāng bái pí
Translation:
Mulberry White Bark
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
GB, LI, LU, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Chinese:
黄芩
Tone Marks:
huáng qín
Quantity = 9 grams
Photo Note:
Sheng Ban Xia Shown
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Toxic
Latin:
Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae
Chinese:
半夏
Tone Marks:
bàn xià
Translation:
Half Summer
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