Gun Tan Wan

Gun Tan Wan 滚痰丸
Vaporize Phlegm Pill

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Additions to the Teachings of Dan-Xi (Dan Xi Xin Fa Fu Yu)

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Meng Shi (Chlorite Schist) *	Chlorite Schist	30 grams
Da Huang (Rhubarb)	Rheum palmatum	240 grams ea.
Chen Xiang (Aloeswood)	Aquilaria sinensis	15 grams
Huang Qin (Scutellaria)	Scutellaria baicalensis

* Chlorite (Meng Shi) is calcined for use

Preparation:

Powder and form pills with water.

Function:

Purges Heat, Resolves Phlegm

Use:

Stifling sensation in the chest, cough and wheezing with thick sputum, yellow greasy tongue coating, rapid and strong pulse.
1. Mania
2. Psychosis
3. Manic Depression
4. Schizophrenia
5. Palpitations with Anxiety
6. Hysteria
7. Anxiety disorder
8. Childhood Convulsions
9. Asthma
10. Acute Bronchitis
11. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
12. Esophageal Cancer

Dose:

6–9 grams, once or twice daily with warm water.

Cautions:

1. Not used during Pregnancy or Postpartum.
2. Only used in excess conditions; not for deficiency. And only for cases with Heat and Phlegm.
3. Not used long term.

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