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Ding Chuan Tang (定喘湯) diffuses and descends Lung qi, clears phlegm-heat and calms wheezing; for wheezing and cough from phlegm-heat with an exterior component.
English Name
Arrest Wheezing Decoction
Classical Source
She Sheng Zhong Miao Fang, 1550
Ingredients
- Ma Huang (diffuse Lung) & Bai Guo (astringe) – chief
- Xing Ren, Su Zi, Kuan Dong Hua, Ban Xia (descend/transform); Sang Bai Pi, Huang Qin (clear heat); Gan Cao
Actions & Functions
- Diffuses the Lung and descends rebellious qi
- Clears phlegm-heat and calms wheezing
Indications
Phlegm-heat wheezing: asthma and wheezing with copious thick yellow sputum, a stifling chest, possibly with chills and fever.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: yellow greasy coat. Pulse: slippery and rapid.
Modifications
With marked heat, increase Huang Qin and Sang Bai Pi.
Cautions & Contraindications
For phlegm-heat wheezing; not for wheezing from cold or deficiency.
