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Ditan Tang

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NameThe Prescription of Ditan TangSourceThe book Qi Xiao Liang FangIngredientsNan Xing 2.5 g,Ban Xia 2.5 g,Zhi Shi 6 g,Fu Ling 6 g,Ju Hong 4.5 g,Shi Chang Pu 3 g,Ren Shen 3 g,Zhu Ru 2.1 g,Gan Cao 1.5 g.ExplanationRen Shen, Fu Ling and Gan Cao: Tonifying the heart and spleen, purging fire.Ju Hong, Na

Name

The Prescription of Ditan Tang

Source

The book Qi Xiao Liang Fang

Ingredients

Nan Xing 2.5 g,Ban Xia 2.5 g,Zhi Shi 6 g,Fu Ling 6 g,Ju Hong 4.5 g,Shi Chang Pu 3 g,Ren Shen 3 g,Zhu Ru 2.1 g,Gan Cao 1.5 g.

Explanation

Ren Shen, Fu Ling and Gan Cao: Tonifying the heart and spleen, purging fire.

Ju Hong, Nan Xing and Ban Xia: Relieving dryness and expelling phlegm.

Zhu Ru: Relieving dryness and depression.

Zhi Shi: Breaking qi and relieving stuffiness, resolving phlegm and relieving stagnation.

Shi Chang Pu: Inducing resuscitation and refreshing mind, calming heart and inducing tranquilization.

The Effect of Ditan Tang

Effect

Eliminate phlegm and induce resuscitation.

Indications

Apoplexy, stiff tongue, phlegm confusing heart.

Administrations

Decoct in water with Sheng Jiang 15 g for oral dose to be taken after meal.　　

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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