Er Chen Wan Two Aged Herbs - TCM Herbal Formula
Er Chen Wan Names
- English Name: Two Aged Herbs
- Pinyin Name: Er Chen Wan
- Alternate Names: Er Chen Tang, Erh Chen Wan, Two Cured Decoction, Two Aged Ingredients Pills, Citrus and Pinellia Combination
- Chinese Character: 二陈丸
Er Chen Wan Clinical Usages and Indications
- The primary base formula to resolve phlegm damp, particularly in the lungs and GI system - cough (with white mucus), plugged ears, sinus blockage - along with GI symptoms of nausea, vomiting.
- Upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, emphysema, COPD - when arising from phlegm damp.
- Phlegm accumulation in the head symptoms such as dizziness, insomnia, meniere's disease, alcohol hangover.
- Cysts from phlegm accumulation - fibroids, breast cyst, ovarian cyst, thryoid cysts, goiter.
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Er Chen Wan Cautions
- Avoid in patients with yin deficiency - i.e. cough from dryness.
Contraindication Notes:
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Clinician Notes
- Not intended for long-term use, may cause dry mouth and/or thirst while taking.
Er Chen Wan Has 4 Ingredients
Ban Xia
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- Dries dampness, transforms cold-phlegm, descends rebellious qi - cough with copious sputum especially due to dampness of spleen.
- Harmonizes stomach, stops vomiting due to lingering phlegm-dampness in the stomach.
- Dissipates nodules, reduces distension - phlegm in chest or neck or anywhere in the body, focal distention in the chest.
- Herbs That Transform Phlegm Cold
- Cautions
- Incompatible with Wu Tou.
Ju Hong
- Tangerine Peel (Red Part)
- The red part of the tangerine peel (chen pi) - it is more drying and aromatic.
- Herbs That Regulate The Qi
Fu Ling
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- Promotes urination, drains dampness, transforms phlegm - urinary difficulty, diarrhea, edema, headache, dizziness, greasy tongue coat.
- Strengthens the spleen, harmonizes the middle jiao - diarrhea, loss of appetite.
- Quiets the heart and calms the spirit - palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness.
- Herbs That Drain Dampness
- Cautions
- Avoid Vinegar While Using This Herb.
Zhi Gan Cao
- Honey Fried Licorice Root
- This preparation increases the qi tonifying aspects of the heart and spleen along with its general harmonizing function within formulas. See Gan Cao for complete information.
- Herbs That Tonify Qi
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