HERB FORMULAS

CANG SHA DAO TAN TANG - 苍砂导痰丸 - ATRACTYLODES AND VILLOUS AMOMUM PILL TO GUIDE OUT PHLEGM

English: Atractylodes and Villous Amomum Pill to Guide out Phlegm
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia 5-15g Dries Dampness, expels Phlegm, descends Stomach Qi and reduces distention.
With Chen Pi, for Spleen Qi Deficiency or Phlegm-Damp Obstruction manifesting as productive cough and a stuffy chest.
With Fu Ling, treats Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-15g Revives the Spleen, activates Middle Jiao Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for viscous sputum and a stuffy chest due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction.
(Exocarpium Citri Reticulatae Rubrum) (Ju Hong) (15g) (Treats vomiting and belching and Phlegm-Damp coughs. May substitute for Chen Pi.)
Poria Fu Ling 5-9g Strengthens the Spleen, transforms Phlegm and drains Dampness from the Middle Jiao.
With Zhi Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting, chest fullness and distention and anorexia due to congested fluids.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao 1-6g Tonifies the Spleen, resolves Phlegm and moderates and harmonizes the properties of other herbs.
Rz. Arisaematis Preparatum Zhi Tian Nan Xing 3-9g Disperses Wind-Phlegm in the channels, dries Dampness and expels Phlegm.
Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 3-10g Promotes the movement of Qi and reduces distention and pressure.
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 3-10g Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and Clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.
With Xiang Fu, for chest, epigastric and abdominal pain, distention and discomfort due to Dampness and Qi Obstruction.
Fr. Amomi Sha Ren 3-7g Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, warms the Middle, calms the fetus and prevents miscarriage.
With Cang Zhu, for Cold-Damp induced diarrhea and dysentery.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for morning sickness.
With Chen Pi, for Dampness obstructing the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions with reduced intake of food and diarrhea.
Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu 6-14g Spreads and regulates Liver Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.
With Cang Zhu, for indigestion, pain and distention in the flanks and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, and acid regurgitation.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Regulates Qi
  • Regulates menstruation

SYNDROMES

  • Phlegm-Dampness

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Delayed menstruation or
  • Amenorrhea
  • Menses are decreased, light in color and viscid
  • Scanty periods
  • Palpitations of the Heart
  • Shortness of breath
  • Epigastric fullness
  • Lassitude of limbs
  • Profuse sputum in the throat
  • Loose stools
  • Drowsiness
  • Obesity
  • Infertility
  • Leukorrhea
  • Dizziness
  • A heavy sensation in the head
  • Chest oppression
  • Nausea
  • Increased vaginal discharge
  • T: Pale and plump
  • C: White and greasy
  • P: Slippery

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

  • This formula is only effective in treating infertility due to obstruction of a single oviduct.

MODIFICATIONS

For a stronger effect: For Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency:
+ 9g Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong + 12g Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo
+ 15g Massa Medicata Fermentata Shen Qu + 9g Rx. Morindae Officinalis Ba Ji Tian
+ 15g Talcum Hua Shi + 9g Fluoritum Zi Shi Ying
+ 9g Sm. Sinapis Bai Jie Zi    
+ 9g Fr. Liquidamberis Lu Lu Tong