- Sheng Tie Luo subdues Liver-Yang.
- Nan Xing and Bei Mu resolve Phlegm.
- Xuan Shen, Tian Dong and Mai Dong nourish Yin.
- Lian Qiao clears Heat.
- Dan Shen enters the Pericardium and it helps to subdue Liver-Yang, calm the Mind and
settle the Ethereal Soul. - Fu Ling and Chen Pi help to resolve Phlegm.
- Shi Chang Pu, Yuan Zhi and Zhu Sha calm the Mind and open the Mind's orifices.
Wen Dan Tang Variation
(Warming the Gall-Bladder Decoction)
Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae 6 g
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos 5 g
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae 9 g
Zhu Ru Caulis Bambusae in Taeniis 6 g
Zhi Shi Fructus Citri aurantii immaturus 6 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 3 g
Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 5 slices
Da Zao Fructus Ziziphi jujubae 1 date
Qing Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulatae viridae 6 g
Xiang Fu Rhizoma Cyperi rotundi 6 g
He Huan Pi Cortex Albizziae julibrissin 6 g
Explanation
This formula, which has already been explained in Chapter 9, resolves Phlegm-Heat from the
chest area and calms the Mind.
- The first eight herbs constitute Wen Dan Tang.
- Qing Pi moves Liver-Qi and relieves breast distension.