
Wen Dan Tang - Bamboo & Hoelen Formula
Wen Dan Tang also known as Bamboo & Hoelen Formula
TCM ACTIONS
Clears Phlegm-Heat, regulates the Qi and harmonises the Stomach, clears the Gallbladder.
INDICATIONS
Chronic gastritis, duodenitis, peptic ulcer disease, gastrooesophageal reflux disease (GERD), chronic bronchitis, anxiety, depressed mood, mania, hypomania, Meniere’s disease, chronic cholecystitis, hyperthyroidism, insomnia, morning sickness during pregnancy.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
Nausea or vomiting, Insomnia or sleep disturbance, Irritability, Bitter taste in mouth, Palpitations with anxiety, Dizziness, Excessive hunger, Acid reflux, Sense of fullness and discomfort in the chest, Productive cough with yellow sputum, Thirst, Red tongue with a greasy yellow coat, Rapid and slippery or rapid and wiry pulse.
ACTIONS OF THE MAIN HERBS
Phyllostachys stem (bamboo shavings) is used orally in formulas to treat productive cough, vomiting, insomnia, palpitations, stroke, nausea during pregnancy, threatened miscarriage, epilepsy in small children. It has been shown to have the following actions: antibacterial, antiemetic, expectorant. Citrus fruit is used orally in formulas to treat indigestion, congestion in the chest, productive cough, abdominal or epigastric bloating, constipation, tenesmus and organ prolapse. It has been shown to have the following actions: hypertensive, improves the strength of contraction and tension of the uterus, diuretic, stimulates the smooth muscle of the digestive tract to promote peristaltic movement.
DOSAGE & COURSE OF TREATMENT
8 - 12 pills, 3 times daily, half to one hour away from food. In severe cases and in the early stages of treatment (first 2 – 4 weeks) the dosage may be increased by 50 - 100%. Course of treatment: 1 – 6 months. Safe for long term use.
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
None listed
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