wēn dǎn tāng is used for patterns with
phlegm-fire disturbing the heart, gallbladder deficiency heat, disharmony between the gallbladder and stomach with phlegm-heat, qi stage gallbladder damp-heat.
symptoms indicating the use of wēn dǎn tāng
dizziness, vertigo, nausea and vomiting, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep with unusual dreams, palpitations, anxiety, profuse white foamy sputum, restlessness, timidity, indecisiveness, indeterminate gnawing hunger, seizures accompanied by copious sputum, flushing up, chest distention, expectoration of yellow phlegm, bitter taste in the mouth, chills and fever, abdominal distention, frequent dark, scanty urine, irritability, depression, slight thirst, anorexia after serious illness
western interpretation of wēn dǎn tāng
chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, chronic hepatits, neurosis, early-stage schizophrenia, ménière’s disease, chronic bronchitis, hypertension.
explanation of the mechanism
while the signs and symptoms of this disorder are manifold, the basic mechanism is simple: disharmony between the gallbladder and stomach with phlegm-heat.
phlegm in the stomach leads to focal distention, copious sputum, a greasy tongue coating, and a slippery pulse. heat in the gallbladder gives rise to a bitter taste in the mouth, a yellow tongue coating, and either a rapid, slippery or a rapid, wiry pulse.
phlegm-heat in these organs causes constraint which interferes with the rising of the clear yang and manifests as dizziness or vertigo. at the same time, the turbid yin rises in rebellion and manifests as nausea or vomiting. phlegm-heat disturbs the chest and heart and causes irritability, insomnia, palpitations, and anxiety. in very severe cases this can lead to seizures. the heat in the stomach may also cause indeterminate gnawing hunger.
(bensky & barolet)
important note: if you experience symptoms that resemble the ones presented in the tcm pocketguide please consult a medical doctor or tcm therapist. these prescriptions are not meant for self-medication and should only be prescribed by a licensed tcm practitioner. of course you can also book a consultation with me. i would be pleased to welcome you.
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