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• Ren-9, ST-40 and SP-9 resolve Phlegm.


• G.B.-20 subdues Liver-Yang and eases the ear if needled as explained for the previous
  pattern.


• Ren-12 and BL-20 tonify the Spleen to resolve Phlegm.

Herbal Treatment

Prescription

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 Taenis 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

This formula, which has already been explained in Chapter 9, resolves Phlegm-Heat mostly from
the chest.

Variations

• To direct the prescription to the ears add Chai Hu Radix Bupleuri and Ci Shi Magnetitum.


• If Phlegm is abundant add Dan Nan Xing Rhizoma Arisaemae and Hai Fu Shi Pumice.

Case History 11.2

Tinnitus: Phlegm-Fire-Male, Age 39

A 39-year-old man had been suffering from tinnitus for the previous 11 years. The tinnitus had
started gradually and he said it sounded like a jet engine. He also suffered from lower backache,
dizziness, a slight loss of hearing and slight impotence with an occasional discharge of