Dí Tán Tāng (涤痰汤, Scour Phlegm Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Phlegm & damp category, with Dan Nan Xing and Ban Xia as chief herbs. It contains Zhì Nán Xīng, Jiāng Bàn Xià, Zhǐ Shí, Fú Líng, Jú Hóng, Shí Chāng Pú, Rén Shēn, Zhú Rú, Gān Cǎo and Shēng Jiāng. Actions: scours Phlegm, opens the orifices, tonifies Qi.
| Pinyin | Dí Tán Tāng (Di Tan Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 涤痰汤 |
| English | Scour Phlegm Decoction |
| Category | Phlegm & damp |
| Chief | Dan Nan Xing, Ban Xia |
| Tongue | Thick greasy white coat |
| Pulse | Slippery, deep |
| Cautions | Use processed Tiān Nán Xīng and Bàn Xià only. Not for Phlegm-Heat without modification; caution in pregnancy. |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Zhì Nán Xīng | 7.5g |
| Jiāng Bàn Xià | 7.5g |
| Zhǐ Shí | 6g |
| Fú Líng | 6g |
| Jú Hóng | 4.5g |
| Shí Chāng Pú | 3g |
| Rén Shēn | 3g |
| Zhú Rú | 2g |
| Gān Cǎo | 1.5g |
| Shēng Jiāng | 3 slices |
Actions
Scours Phlegm, opens the orifices, tonifies Qi
Indications
Phlegm misting the Mind (Heart orifices): mental confusion, stiff tongue with difficulty speaking, muttering, drowsiness, rattling phlegm in the throat
Test yourself
What herbs are in Dí Tán Tāng?
Dí Tán Tāng contains Zhì Nán Xīng 7.5g, Jiāng Bàn Xià 7.5g, Zhǐ Shí 6g, Fú Líng 6g, Jú Hóng 4.5g, Shí Chāng Pú 3g, Rén Shēn 3g, Zhú Rú 2g, Gān Cǎo 1.5g and Shēng Jiāng 3 slices.
What is Dí Tán Tāng used for?
Phlegm misting the Mind (Heart orifices): mental confusion, stiff tongue with difficulty speaking, muttering, drowsiness, rattling phlegm in the throat.
What are the actions of Dí Tán Tāng?
Scours Phlegm, opens the orifices, tonifies Qi.
What tongue and pulse go with Dí Tán Tāng?
Tongue: Thick greasy white coat. Pulse: Slippery, deep.
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