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The main manifestations would be mental confusion, poor memory and concentration,
depression, weeping and lack of mental clarity.

Phlegm obstructs the Mind and Fire harasses it.

Variations

• Shi Chang Pu Rhizoma Acori graminei would be an essential addition to this formula in
  order to open the Mind's orifices and clear the Mind.


• If there is depression add Yu Jin Tuber Curcumae to open the orifices and relieve
  depression, and He Huan Pi Cortex Albizziae julibrissin to move Qi and Blood and
  relieve depression.

Wen Dan Tang
(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 one date

Explanation

• Ban Xia, Fu Ling and Chen Pi constitute the Er Chen Tang Two Old Decoction and they
  resolve Phlegm and Dampness.


• Zhu Ru resolves Phlegm-Heat and calms the Mind.


• Zhi Shi moves Qi in the chest and helps to resolve Phlegm.


• Gan Cao, Sheng Jiang and Da Zao harmonize.

This interesting formula (dating from 1174) has two main interpretations. Originally it was used
for a Gall-Bladder deficiency following a severe acute disease, the Gall-Bladder deficiency
manifesting with timidity, jumpiness, insomnia (waking up early in the morning) and mental
restlessness. In more recent times, it is more frequently used for Phlegm-Fire affecting Stomach,