Formulas that Clear Heat and Transform Phlegm

Question 1

What does wen dan tang translate to?

Answer 1

Warm the gall bladder decoction.

Question 2

What are the actions of wen dan tang?

Answer 2

Regulates qi and transforms phlegm, clears the GB and harmonizes the ST.

Question 3

Which formula is indicated for dizziness, vertigo, nausea or vomiting, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, indeterminate gnawing hunger, or seizures accompanied by copious sputum, focal distention of the chest, a bitter taste in the mouth, slight thirst, a greasy, yellow tongue coating and a rapid pulse that is either slippery or wiry?

Answer 3

Wen dan tang.

Question 4

What are the 6 ways phlegm can form in the body?

Answer 4

1. SP deficiency creating damp that transforms to phlegm.
2. Heat scorched fluid turning to phlegm.
3. LU dryness/yin deficiency/fire from deficiency leading to depleted fluids that turns into phlegm.
4. Fire burning up fluid in the channels leading to nodules/masses which are phlegm.
5. Cold injures upper/middle burners causing fluid to congeal leading to phlegm.
6. Phlegm severely disturbing qi mechanism causing tremor and seizure.