Ding+Chuan+Tang+(Arrest+Wheezing+Decoction)

Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest Wheezing Decoction)
 * Category:** Transform Phlegm (heat) [+ asthma]
 * Preparation:** Decoct in water.
 * Function:** Disseminates and redirects the lung Qi, arrests wheezing, clears heat, and transforms phlegm.
 * Indications:** Coughing and wheezing with copious, thick and yellow sputum, labored breathing, greasy yellow tongue coat, slippery rapid pulse. May be simultaneous fever and chills.
 * Clinical Applications:** Chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and bronchioitis
 * Contraindications:** wind-cold, deficient asthma

**Ingredients:**
Yin Xing (Bai Gou) (9g.) Ma Huang (9g.) Su Zi (6g.) Gan Cao (3g.) Kuan Dong Hua (9g.) Xing Ren (4.5g.) Sang Bai Pi (9g.) Huang Qin (4.5g.) Ban Xia (9g.) 

**Analysis:**
//Chief:// Yin Xing: bitter and sweet, slightly toxic -Transform phlegm -Bind lung Qi to stop wheezing -Prevent Ma Huang from dispersing too much

Ma Huang: warm and pungent -Disperse lung Qi, stop wheezing -Release the exterior

//Deputy:// Xing Ren: help Ma Huang disperse lung Qi and stop wheezing Su Zi, Ban Xia, Kuan Dong Hua: descend rebellious lung Qi, stop wheezing and disperse phlegm

//Assistant:// Sang Bai Pi, Huang Qin: clear lung heat, stop cough and wheezing

//Envoy:// Gan Cao: harmonize

**Modifications:**
Thick, yellow sputum that is difficult to expectorate: Severe stifling sensation in the chest: More heat in the lungs: Deep-seated sputum that is difficult to expectorate w/ reduced appetite: