Meng Shi Gun Tan Wan (Chlorite/Mica and Lapis Pill to Roll Out Phlegm)

Chlorite-Mica and Lapis Pill to Roll Out Phlegm

Tai Ding Yang Sheng Zhu Lun, 1338

• Meng Shi (break phlegm) – chief; Da Huang (purge), Huang Qin (clear heat)
• Chen Xiang (direct qi down)

• Vigorously purges stubborn phlegm-fire downward
• Directs rebellious qi and fire down

Excess phlegm-fire: mania, severe agitation, palpitations, insomnia, dizziness, fright, stubborn cough with thick phlegm, and constipation.

Tongue: thick yellow greasy coat. Pulse: slippery, rapid and forceful.

A strong-purging formula; use briefly.

Contraindicated in pregnancy, in deficiency and in those without robust phlegm-fire excess.