Wen Dan Tang

温胆汤 (Wen Dan Tang)

Source: San Yin Ji Yi Bing Zheng Fang Lun — Chen Wuze (Song, 1174)

Phlegm-heat disturbing the Heart and GallbladderInsomnia from phlegm-heatAnxiety and easily startledNausea and vomiting from Gallbladder-Stomach disharmonyEpilepsy from phlegmMorning sickness

Description

Wen Dan Tang (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction) treats disharmony of the Gallbladder and Stomach with phlegm-heat. Despite its name, the formula does not warm but rather transforms phlegm and clears heat from the Gallbladder. It is widely used for sleep disorders, anxiety, palpitations, and nausea caused by phlegm-heat disturbing the Heart and Gallbladder.

Preparation

Decoct in water 25 minutes. Take warm in 2 doses, or take the evening dose 2 hours before bed for sleep disorders.

Dosage

Decoction: 1 dose/day. Can be taken evening to support sleep.