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Zao Shi Huo Tan Fang燥湿豁痰

Clear Dampness and Dislodge Phlegm Formula

Also known as方

Medicinals
12

Composition

  • Cang ZhuStir-fried Rz. Atractylodis3–10 g

    Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and clears Dampness from the Lower *Jiao.*

  • Bai ZhuStir-fried Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae3–15 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism and calms the fetus*.

  • Tian Zhu HuangConcretio Silicea Bambusae3–10 g

    Clears and transforms Phlegm-Heat.

    • Jiang Ban Xia
    for coughing, difficult-to-expectorate sputum and chest pain due to Phlegm-Heat.
    for Phlegm-Heat Blocking the Lungs.
  • Jiang Ban XiaGinger-processed Rz. Pinellia Preparatum3–15 g

    Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Qi and alleviates nausea for either Phlegm and thin mucus from Spleen Deficiency or Cold-Phlegm causing coughing and rebellious *Qi.*

  • Ju LuoRetinervus Fructi Citri3–9 g

    Unblocks the collaterals and transforms Phlegm for Phlegm congestion and cough with chest and rib pain.

  • Pu HuangPollen Typhae3–12 g

    Stops bleeding by astringing, invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.

  • E ZhuRz. Curcumae3–10 g

    Invigorates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and alleviates pain.

  • Shi Chang PuRz. Acori Tatarinowii1.5–10 g

    Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, transforms turbid Dampness, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, awakens the Spleen and promotes the movement of *Qi*.

  • Dan Nan XingArisaema cum Bile2–5 g

    Clears Heat and dissolves Phlegm.

  • Zhi KeFr. Aurantii3–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi and reduces distention and pressure.

  • Zhu RuCaulis Bambusae in Taeniam4.5–10 g

    Clears Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm and calms the fetus.

  • Fu LingPoria9–18 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.

    • Bai Zhu
    strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
    • Jiang Ban Xia
    for Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness.

Actions

  • Removes Dampness
  • Resolves Qi Stagnation
  • Quickens the Blood
  • Disperses Phlegm
  • Clears blockages from the Ren and Chong vessels
  • Strengthens the Chong channel and the reproductive organs
  • Harmonizes the menstrual cycle

Patterns treated

Stagnant Phlegm-Damp accumulating in the Lower Jiao

Manifestations

  • Infertility persisting over a long period
  • A prolonged history of Phlegm Excess
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • A late menstrual cycle accompanied by viscous discharge, or
  • Absence of menstruation
  • Pain occurring midway through the cycle
  • Discharge from the vagina
  • Formation of adhesions
  • Frank obesity, or simply carrying excess weight
  • An overall bodily heaviness
  • A heavy sensation in the four limbs
  • A pallid complexion
  • A puffy appearance
  • A feeling of dizziness
  • Deficient physical strength
  • Possible edema and swelling in the lower extremities
  • A constricted feeling in the chest
  • Palpitations of the heart
  • A stuffy, oppressive feeling in the chest
  • Loss of appetite
  • Queasiness
  • Abundant, sticky vaginal discharge
Tongue body
Enlarged
Coating
A thick, glutinous white coating
Pulse
A Slippery quality, or Wiry combined with Slippery, or a combination of Slippery, Soft and Thready, or Thready together with Retarded

Indications

Inability to conceive

Modifications