Er Chen Tang Flashcards
Formula category
DISSOLVE PHLEGM AND DRY DAMPNESS
Er Chen Tang functions
Dry Damp; Transform Phlegm; Regulate Qi; Harmonize the Middle Jiao
Er Chen Tang indications
Phlegm damp syndrome
King herb
Ban Xia
Minister herbs
Ju Hong
Fu Ling
Assistant herbs
Wu Mei
Sheng Jiang
Envoy herb
Gan Cao
Ban Xia functions
Dry Damp; Transform Phlegm; Release vomiting (the older the better)
Ju Hong functions
Transform qi and phlegm (the older the better)
Fu Ling functions
Strengthen SP, Leach out Damp (stop production of phlegm)
Wu Mei functions
Formula is taken with one sour date to astringe the lung qi to relieve coughing
Sheng Jiang functions
Descend Rebellious Qi, Disperse water fluid (d/t pungent nature), Balance ban xia
Gan Cao functions
Harmonize Herbs, Moisten LU, Harmonize the middle