HERB FORMULAS

DAO TAN TANG

English: Guide Out Phlegm Decoction
Also Known As: The Phlegm Resolving Decoction
Conduct Phlegm Decoction

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Per. Citri Erythrocarpi Ju Hong 3-6g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and regulates Qi (more drying and aromatic than Chen Pi).
With Ban Xia, for viscous sputum due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
With Sheng Jiang, for vomiting and hiccups due to Stomach Qi Disharmony.
(Per. Citri Reticulatae) (Chen Pi) (3-6g) (May substitute for Ju Hong - dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, regulates Qi and adjusts the Middle Jiao.)
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 6-12g Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Qi, harmonizes the Stomach, stops vomiting and reduces distention.
With Ju Hong, for Stomach Qi Disharmony with epigastric and abdominal distention or pain.
Poria Fu Ling 3-9g Strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, transforms Phlegm and dries Dampness.
With Zhi Ban Xia, Ju Hong and Sheng Jiang, for congested Fluids in the Stomach manifesting as nausea and vomiting.
(Poria Rubra) (Chi Fu Ling) (6g) (May substitute for Fu Ling - clears Dampness and Heat)
Rx. Glycyrrhizae (Preparata) (Zhi) Gan Cao 1.5-6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, resolves Phlegm and harmonizes (this herb does not appear in every version).
Fr. Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi 3-9g Breaks up stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, transforms Phlegm and reduces distention.
With Ju Hong, strengthens the Middle Jiao.
Rz. Arisaematis Preparatum Zhi Tian Nan Xing 3-9g Disperses Wind-Phlegm in the channels, dries Dampness and expels Phlegm.
 With Ban Xia, Ju Hong, and Zhi Shi, for Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
(Rz. Zingiberis Recens) (Sheng Jiang) (6-9g) (Warms the Lungs and transforms Phlegm.)

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Dries Dampness
  • Clears Phlegm
  • Promotes Qi movement
  • Relieves Stagnation

SYNDROMES

  • Phlegm Confuses the Heart Orifice
  • Collapse due to Phlegm
  • Fainting from Wind-Phlegm
  • Phlegm Stagnation in the chest and diaphragm

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Fainting
  • Vertigo
  • Headache
  • Accumulation of congested Fluids that won't dissipate
  • Vomiting
  • Stifling sensation of chest and diaphragm
  • Distention of chest and diaphragm
  • Distention and fullness of hypochondria and flanks
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Restlessness when sitting or lying down
  • Coughing and wheezing
  • Copious sputum
  • Thick, gummy nasal discharge and saliva
  • Difficult breathing
  • Reduced appetite
  • T: Pink
  • C: White and greasy
  • P: Slippery

TREATS

  • Chronic tracheitis
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Pulmonary emphysema
  • Goiter
  • Obesity
  • Meniere's disease
  • Glaucoma
  • Amenorrhea
  • Epilepsy
  • Schizophrenia
  • Depression
  • Coma
  • Pleurisy

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Contraindicated for those with Yin Deficiency or Heat.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For pain in the extremities, back or shoulders: For palpitations, forgetfulness and insomnia:
- Rz. Arisaematis Preparatum Zhi Tian Nan Xing - Rz. Arisaematis Preparatum Zhi Tian Nan Xing
+ Arisaema cum Bile Dan Nan Xing + Arisaema cum Bile Dan Nan Xing
+ Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang + Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu
+ Rz. Curcumae Longae Jiang Huang
For epilepsy with Phlegm:Obstructing the Heart Orifices:
For more severe Dampness and Cold:
+ Flos Chrysanthemi Ju Hua
+ Rx. et Rz. Asari Xi Xin + Ram. Uncariae cum Uncis Gou Teng
+ Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang + Fr. Gleditsiae Zao Jiao
For Wind-Phlegm:
 + Rz. Acori Tatarinowii Shi Chang Pu
+ Rz. Gastrodiae Tian Ma + Succus Bambusae Zhu Li
+ Rz. Atractylodes Macrocephalae Bai Zhu + Succus Rz. Zingiberis Jiang Zhi