Formulas that Dry Dampness and Transform Phlegm

Question 1

What are the most common manifestations of Damp Phlegm?

Answer 1

Coughing with copious, clear, or white sputum that is easy to expectorate, focal distention, nausea, weakness of the extremities, headache, and palpitations with anxiety. Tongue has a white coat that is slippery or greasy, and pulse is moderate or wiry.

Question 2

What is the etiology of Damp Phlegm?

Answer 2

Generally attributed is a weakening of the middle burner’s transporting and transforming functions that impedes the circulation of fluids, which form phlegm.

Question 3

What are the ingredients to Er Chen Tang?

Answer 3

Zhi Ban Xia,
Chen Pi,
Fu Ling,
Zhi Gan Cao

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of Er Chen Tang?

Answer 4

Coughing with copious, white sputum that is easily expectorated, focal distention and a stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm, palpitations, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, a white, moist, or greasy tongue coating, and a slippery pulse.

Question 5

Er Chen Tang dries dampness, transforms phlegm, regulates the ___, and harmonizes the _____ _____.

Answer 5

qi, middle burner

Question 6

What formula is for phlegm damp excessive Lung cough?

Answer 6

Er Chen Tang

Question 7

Does Er Chen Tang tonify qi?

Answer 7

No

Question 8

What does Fu Ling do? Why is this important in Er Chen Tang?

Answer 8

It tonifies the Spleen. Spleen qi deficiency is at the root of phlegm.

Question 9

What are the ingredients of Si Jun Zi Tang?

Answer 9

Ren Shen,
Bai Zhu,
Fu Ling,
Zhi Gan Cao

Question 10

Si Jun Zi Tang is the basic __ ____ formula.

Answer 10

qi tonic

Question 11

What two organs are affected by deficiency in Si Jun Zi Tang?

Answer 11

Spleen and Lung

Question 12

Laconic of speech, low and soft voice, reduced appetite, loose stools, weakness of limbs.

Caused by improper eating habits, excessive deliberation, or overwork.

What formula treats these signs and symptoms?

Answer 12

Si Jun Zi Tang

Question 13

What formula is Si Jun Zi Tang with Chen Pi and Ban Xia?

Answer 13

Liu Jun Zi Tang

Question 14

What does Liu Jun Zi Tang treat?

Answer 14

More damp phlegm and more distention.

Question 15

Si Jun Zi Tang treats deficiency of what organ?

Answer 15

Spleen

Question 16

What are the ingredients to Liu Jun Zi Tang?

Answer 16

Ren Shen, 
Bai Zhu, 
Fu Ling, 
Zhi Gan Cao, 
Chen Pi, and 
Zhi Ban Xia