Dispel Dampness and Nourish the Skin
Chu Shi Wei Ling Tang
Kan Essentials
Dries Damp, regulates Qi, harmonizes the Middle Burner, clears Heat, promotes healthy skin.
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- Herb: White atractylodes rhizome, Siler root, Gardenia fruit, Soft rush pith, Kochia fruit, Poria, Asian water plantain rhizome, Japanese helwingia pith, Talc, Cang-zhu atractylodes rhizome, Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit, Magnolia bark, Chinese licorice root and rhizome, Ginger rhizome, Red jujube fruit, Chinese cinnamon bark
- Herb (Pinyin): Bai zhu, Fang feng, Zhi zi, Deng xin cao, Di fu zi, Fu ling, Ze xie, Xiao tong cao, Hua shi, Cang zhu, Chen pi, Hou po, Gan cao, Gan jiang, Hong zao, Rou gui
- Pattern: Spleen Qi deficiency, Spleen Yang deficiency, damp heat invasion of skin, Stomach Qi Stagnation
- Actions: Clear Heat, Harmonize Middle Burner, Dry Dampness, Rromote healthy skin
- Indications: Occasional skin rashes, Heat intolerance, heat lodged in the joints and skin., timidity, itch, Increased thirst, Occasional vomiting or soft stools, mild hot spots
- Contraindications: Safe for long-term use, but avoid use during pregnancy.
- Tongue: Pale
- Pulse: Thin
Dispel Dampness and Nourish the Skin (Chu Shi Wei Ling Tang) contains the formula Spleen Support Formula (Wei Ling Tang) and acts to warm the Spleen, dispel Damp and move stagnant abdominal Qi. It contains additional herbs to gently but firmly drain Damp and clear Heat to relieve occasional itch. Animals benefiting from this formula have progressed from being Cold and Damp to Hot and Damp; the Damp Heat is still relatively mild compared to that addressed by Four Marvels (Si Miao San).
White atractylodes rhizome and Magnolia bark both dry Damp. Magnolia bark additionally disperses stasis from the abdomen while Cang-zhu atractylodes rhizome warms the Spleen and Stomach. Tangerine dried rind of mature fruit assists in moving the Qi of the abdomen while also “cutting” the Damp. Ginger rhizome and Red jujube fruit tonify the Stomach and Spleen, respectively, without being cloying. Chinese licorice root and rhizome tonifies the Spleen and Stomach Qi, while also harmonizing the formula as a whole.
Asian water plantain rhizome and Poria drain Damp and promote urination. White atractylodes rhizome tonifies the Spleen to reduce the production of Damp. Chinese cinnamon bark drains Damp, warms the Yang of the Middle Burner and supports healthy production and discharge of urine by the Bladder.