Ding Chuan Tang 定喘湯 - Arrest Wheezing Formula
Asthma Relieving Decoction
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DING CHUAN TANG Uses
- Disseminates and descends Lung Qi
- Stops asthma (wheezing)
- Stops cough
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Phlegm
DING CHUAN TANG Safety and Side Effects
- Contraindicated with Wind-Cold with no sweating
- Contraindicated for Internally contracted Phlegm-Heat.
- Not for prolonged use
- Contraindicated for those with chronic wheezing or cough caused by Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency.
Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before taking any supplement.
Formulas are intended for health care professionals or for those knowledgeable of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
TCM is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. Self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't usually recommended.
Best to start an online-e-mail-consultation or TeleVisit.
DING CHUAN TANG Dosage
Pills: 4 pills, 3 times a day, or as prescribed
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach, or as prescribed
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet (50 grams) of herbs in 2-3 quarts of water for about 30 minutes, or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.
DING CHUAN TANG Ingredients
Bai Guo | Gingko Nut | 16% |
Gui Zhi (sub. for Ma Huang) | Cinnamon twig | 16% |
Xing Ren | Almond Kernel | 5 |
Zi Su Zi | Fructus Perillae | 11 |
Ban Xia | Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae | 14 |
Kuan Dong Hua | Flos Tussilaginis Farfarae | 14 |
Sang Bai Pi | Cortex Mori Albae Radicis | 14 |
Huang Qin | Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis | 5 |
Gan Cao | Licorice Root | 5 |
* Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease