Damp Heat

San Ren Tang

三    仁    湯

 Three-Nut D.

Function: disperses Qi, regulates Qi functioning, clears Damp/Heat

Composition: 

Indications:

Pre-existing SP qi deficiency leading to damp and water in the middle jiao.  This creates damp heat.  The formula is also used for summer heat invasions.  headache, chills, afternoon fever, heavy sensation in the body, generalized pain, pale yellow complexion, chest distension, no appetite, no thirst, white tongue coat, wiry thin soft pulse.

Sanjiao dampheat Stages

Upper jiao: huo xiang zheng qi san
Middle jiao: san ren tang
Lower jiao: fu ling pi tang

References:

Wen Bing Tiao Bian

 Links:

Dan Bensky's favorite formula

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