Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)

Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)

Medicinal Composition

• Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome, washed seven times in hot water) 60g

• Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings) 60g

• Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange, bran-fried, with pulp removed) 60g

• Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel) 90g

• Gan Cao (Licorice Root, prepared/honey-fried) 30g

• Fu Ling (Poria) 45g

Administration Method
Classical: Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder. For each dose, use 12g of the powder. Add one and a half cups of water, five slices of fresh ginger, and one jujube. Decoct until the liquid is reduced to seven-tenths of its original volume. Strain out the dregs and take before meals.
Modern: Add 5 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube to the herbs. Decoct in water for drinking. The dosage should be proportionally reduced from the original formula.

Functions
Primarily treats the pattern of Gallbladder constraint with phlegm disturbance. Indications include: timidity, being easily startled, dizziness, palpitations, vexation, insomnia, many strange dreams at night; or nausea, vomiting, hiccups, vertigo, etc.

Source Text
Shi Yi De Xiao Fang (Effective Formulas from Generations of Physicians)