ACUPUNTURA Y MASAJE TERAPÉUTICO

* Two-Cured Decoction (er chen tang)

Chief: Ban Xia, Ju Hong (or Chen Pi)

Deputy: Fu Ling

Assistant: Zhi Gan Cao

Envoy: Sheng Jiang, Wu Mei

Pattern: Damp-Phlegm due to Spleen's failure to transform fluids

Indications: Coughing with copious, white sputum that is easily expectorated, focal distention and stifling sensation in the chest and diaphragm, palpitations, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, a swollen tongue with a white, thick, greasy coating, and a slippery pulse. 

Cautions and contraindications: The improper use of this formula can lead to excessive thirst and a dry throat. Unless modified, it is contraindicated for cases with cough associated with Lung Yin deficiency.