Hua Tan Xiao He Wan
Star化痰消核丸 (Transform Phlegm and Reduce Nodules Pill)
Source: Treatment Strategies and Formulas in Chinese Medicine (1975)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Hua Tan Xiao He Wan (Transform Phlegm and Reduce Nodules Pill), from Treatment Strategies and Formulas in Chinese Medicine (1975).
Associated formula of Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang.
Actions: Supports the normal qi; Strengthens the Spleen; Transforms phlegm; Disperses clumping
Indications: Impaired Spleen transportation with clumping phlegm forming soft, rubbery nodules without skin color change or ulceration (flesh goiter, phlegm nodules).
Pattern: Spleen qi deficiency with phlegm clumping into nodules
Usage: Contemporary formula (Ai Ru-Di) combining qi tonics and blood movers with phlegm-transforming herbs; suited to qi deficiency and long-term use.
Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Disperse Clumping.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 801.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Huang Qi
as printed: Astragali Radix (huang qi) 40g
|
40g | 21.74% | — | |
|
Ji Xue Teng
as printed: Spatholobi Caulis (ji xue teng) 24g
|
24g | 13.04% | — | |
|
Bai Jie Zi
as printed: Sinapis Semen (bai jie zi) 15g
|
15g | 8.15% | — | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Poria (fu ling) 15g
|
15g | 8.15% | — | |
|
Ban Xia
as printed: Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum (zhi ban xia) 12g
|
12g | 6.52% | — | |
|
Chen Pi
as printed: Citri reticulatae Pericarpium (chen pi) 10g
|
10g | 5.43% | — | |
|
Wu Yao
as printed: Linderae Radix (wu yao) 15g
|
15g | 8.15% | — | |
|
Xiang Fu
as printed: Cyperi Rhizoma (xiang fu) 10g
|
10g | 5.43% | — | |
|
Shan Ci Gu
as printed: Cremastrae/Pleiones Pseudobulbus (shan ci gu) 10g
|
10g | 5.43% | — | |
|
Hai Zao
as printed: Sargassum (hai zao) 15g
|
15g | 8.15% | — | |
|
Kun Bu
as printed: Eckloniae Thallus (kun bu) 15g
|
15g | 8.15% | — | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Glycyrrhizae Radix (gan cao) 3g
|
3g | 1.63% | — |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net neutral (+0.25)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 16%, cool 5%, neutral 15%, warm 63%.
Small but decisive: Hai Zao 15g (cold, 8% of the grams), Kun Bu 15g (cold, 8% of the grams). Dose weighting nearly cancels a herb this small, but it may be what the formula is for.
Taste
- pungent 30%
- sweet 39%
- bitter 15%
- salty 12%
- bland 4%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Spleen 63%
- Lung 60%
- Kidney 46%
- Liver 40%
- Stomach 33%
- Heart 23%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Fine powder made into 10g honey pills; three pills daily. May be decocted.
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