Vaporize Phlegm Pill (gun tan wan)

Chief: Duan Meng Shi (Lapis**)

Da Huang, Huang qin, Chen Xiang

Pattern: Phlegm-Fire obstructing the orifices, chest or channels

Indications: Mania-withdrawal and palpitations with anxiety; or severe, continuous palpitations whichcan lead to coma; or coughing and wheezing with thick, viscous sputum; or focal distension and stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium; or dizziness, vertigo or tinnitus.

In each of these cases there is constipation, a yellow thick and greasy tongue coating, and a slippery rapid and forceful pulse. There may also be facial tics, insomnia, or very strange dreams, sudden, deep pain in the joints that is difficult to describe, nodules in the neck, or a choking sensation. 

**Lapis Micae seu Chloriti is Sweet, Salty, and Neutral; it scours Phlegm, directs Qi downward, calms wheezing, and stops palpitations.

Cautions and contraindications: Contraindicated during pregnancy and post partum. Caution in weak patients.  Do not use in the absence of phlegm and heat

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