Wēn Dǎn Tāng (温胆汤, Warm the Gallbladder Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Phlegm & damp category, with Bàn Xià and Zhú Rú as chief herbs. It contains Bàn Xià, Zhú Rú, Zhǐ Shí, Chén Pí, Fú Líng, Zhì Gān Cǎo, Shēng Jiāng and Dà Zǎo. Actions: regulates qi, transforms Phlegm; clears Gallbladder, harmonises Stomach; calms Shen.
| Pinyin | Wēn Dǎn Tāng (Wen Dan Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 温胆汤 |
| English | Warm the Gallbladder Decoction |
| Category | Phlegm & damp |
| Chief | Bàn Xià, Zhú Rú |
| Tongue | Yellow greasy coat |
| Pulse | Slippery, wiry or rapid |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Bàn Xià | 6g |
| Zhú Rú | 6g |
| Zhǐ Shí | 6g |
| Chén Pí | 9g |
| Fú Líng | 4.5g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 3g |
| Shēng Jiāng | 5pc |
| Dà Zǎo | 1pc |
Actions
Regulates qi, transforms Phlegm; clears Gallbladder, harmonises Stomach; calms Shen
Indications
Gallbladder and Stomach disharmony with Phlegm-Heat: insomnia, excessive dreaming, palpitations, nausea, dizziness, timidity
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Bàn Xià Bái Zhú Tiān Má Tāng shares Bàn Xià, Chén Pí, Fú Líng, Zhì Gān Cǎo, Shēng Jiāng and Dà Zǎo. Only Wēn Dǎn Tāng has Zhú Rú and Zhǐ Shí; only Bàn Xià Bái Zhú Tiān Má Tāng has Tiān Má and Bái Zhú.
- Èr Chén Tāng shares Bàn Xià, Chén Pí, Fú Líng, Zhì Gān Cǎo and Shēng Jiāng. Only Wēn Dǎn Tāng has Zhú Rú, Zhǐ Shí and Dà Zǎo; only Èr Chén Tāng has Wū Méi.
- Píng Wèi Sǎn shares Chén Pí, Zhì Gān Cǎo, Shēng Jiāng and Dà Zǎo. Only Wēn Dǎn Tāng has Bàn Xià, Zhú Rú, Zhǐ Shí and Fú Líng; only Píng Wèi Sǎn has Cāng Zhú and Hòu Pò.
Test yourself
What herbs are in Wēn Dǎn Tāng?
Wēn Dǎn Tāng contains Bàn Xià 6g, Zhú Rú 6g, Zhǐ Shí 6g, Chén Pí 9g, Fú Líng 4.5g, Zhì Gān Cǎo 3g, Shēng Jiāng 5pc and Dà Zǎo 1pc.
What is Wēn Dǎn Tāng used for?
Gallbladder and Stomach disharmony with Phlegm-Heat: insomnia, excessive dreaming, palpitations, nausea, dizziness, timidity.
What are the actions of Wēn Dǎn Tāng?
Regulates qi, transforms Phlegm; clears Gallbladder, harmonises Stomach; calms Shen.
What tongue and pulse go with Wēn Dǎn Tāng?
Tongue: Yellow greasy coat. Pulse: Slippery, wiry or rapid.
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