Formulas

Wēn Dǎn Tāng (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)

by KPC Herbs

$24.00

Regulates Qi, transforms phlegm, and clears Gallbladder Heat disturbing the Heart. Treats insomnia, vivid dreams, palpitations, anxiety, dizziness, and nausea from phlegm-heat harassing the Heart and Gallbladder.

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Formula Class

Phlegm-Heat Clearing, Gallbladder-Warming Formula

TCM Pattern

Phlegm-Heat Harassing the Heart and Disturbing the Gallbladder

Formula Composition

Chief Herb

Zhu Ru — Bamboo Shavings (Bambusa tuldoides)

Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, stops vomiting, and calms the Shen. Addresses the Heat component of Phlegm-Heat disturbing the Heart.

Deputy Herbs

Zhi Shi — Immature Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium)

Breaks up Qi stagnation, resolves Phlegm accumulations, reduces distension and fullness. Addresses the Qi stagnation driving phlegm formation.

Ban Xia — Pinellia Rhizome (Pinellia ternata)

Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Qi, and harmonizes the Stomach.

Assistant Herbs

Chen Pi — Tangerine Peel (Citrus reticulata)

Moves Qi, dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, and harmonizes the middle burner.

Fu Ling — Poria (Poria cocos)

Strengthens Spleen, resolves Dampness, and calms the Shen.

Sheng Jiang — Fresh Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Harmonizes the Stomach, disperses Phlegm-Cold, and moderates the formula.

Envoy Herb

Zhi Gan Cao — Honey-fried Licorice (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)

Harmonizes all herbs and moderates the bitter-cold nature of bamboo shavings.

TCM Actions

Regulates Qi and transforms Phlegm
Clears Gallbladder Heat
Harmonizes the Stomach and stops nausea
Calms the Shen and promotes sleep

Clinical Indications

Insomnia with vivid dreaming and difficulty returning to sleep
Palpitations and anxiety from Phlegm-Heat
Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness
Chronic anxiety with a sense of warmth or restlessness
Phlegm-related psychiatric or neurological symptoms
Yellow or greasy tongue coat; slippery, rapid or wiry pulse