Chinese Medicine Herbal Formulas
Di Tan Tang
Scour Phlegm Decoction
Main Action of Di Tan Tang
The functions of this chinese medicine formula are to clear out phlegm and open the orifices while tonifying Qi. This TCM herbal formula is best suited for conditions of internal obstruction due to severe phlegm where the smoothe circulation of fluids has stopped creating more phlegm.
Indications and Symptoms for Di Tan Tang
stiffness of the tongue, speech impairment
Tongue –
Pulse –
Herbal Ingredients of Di Tan Tang
Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome) - 6.6g.
-dries dampness, transform phlegm, direct rebel Qi downwards, harmonize stomach, stop vomit
Ju Hong (Pars Rubra Epicarpii Citri Erythocarpae, Tangerine Peel (red part)) - 6g.
-regultes Qi, dries dampness, clears phlegm,
Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, China-root, Poria, Hoelen) - 6g.
-tonify spleen, drain dampness
Zhi Shi (Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii, Immature Fruit of Bitter Orange) - 6g.
-breaks up stagnation of Qi, direct Qi downwards, dries dampness, eliminate phlegm, clear heat
Zhu Ru (Caulis Bambusae in Taeniis, Bamboo Shavings) - 2.1g.
-breaks up stagnation of Qi, direct Qi downwards, dries dampness, eliminate phlegm, clear heat
Dan Nan Xing (Pulvis Arisaemae cum Felle Bovis) - 6.6g.
-breaks up stagnation of Qi, direct Qi downwards, dries dampness, eliminate phlegm, clear heat
Shi Chang Pu (Rhizoma Acori Graminei, Sweetflag Rhizome, Acorus) - 3g.
-opens up orifices
Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, Ginseng Root) - 3g.
-tonify Qi, strengthen spleen
Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root) - 1.5g.
-harmonizes other herbs within formula
Cooking Preparation of Di Tan Tang
When preparing this natural chinese medicine formula a small amount of Sheng Jiang and Da Zao are added to the decoction. Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) is often substituted for Ju Hong (Pericarpium Citri Erythocarpae).
Additional Information on Di Tan Tang
This chinese medicine formula is a variation of Er Chen Tang (Two Cured Decoction) which is the basic formula for drying dampness and transforming phlegm.
Di Tan Tang is most often used to treat impaired speech following wind stroke due to phlegm which covers the heart orifices and therefore the tongue.
When the appropriate symptoms are present this alternative medicine herbal formula is used to treat such disorders as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), seizure disorders, motor aphasia, bron chial asthma, chron ic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis and bron chiectasis.