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San Ao Tang (三拗湯) diffuses the Lung and releases exterior wind-cold to stop cough and calm wheezing; a simple base formula (Ma Huang Tang without Gui Zhi).
English Name
Three-Unbinding Decoction
Classical Source
Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang, 1107
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Diffuses the Lung and releases wind-cold
- Stops cough and calms wheezing
Indications
Wind-cold fettering the Lung: cough and wheezing, nasal congestion and a hoarse voice, with chills and a stifling chest.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: thin white coat. Pulse: floating and tight.
Modifications
Add Jie Geng (Wu Ao Tang) for sore throat; the base of many cough formulas.
Cautions & Contraindications
Contains Ma Huang; for wind-cold cough, not for Lung heat or deficiency.