Jiang Qi Hua Tan Tang
Star降气化痰汤 (Direct Qi Downward and Transform Phlegm Decoction)
Source: Systematic Instructions on Medicine (1534)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Jiang Qi Hua Tan Tang (Direct Qi Downward and Transform Phlegm Decoction), from Systematic Instructions on Medicine (1534).
Associated formula of Zhi Sou San.
Actions: Directs the qi downward; Transforms phlegm; Stops coughing
Indications: Wheezing due to phlegm, including wheezing with audible phlegm obstructing the airways.
Pattern: Phlegm obstructing the Lungs with rebellious Lung qi
Usage: Focuses more on directing Lung qi downward than on releasing the exterior.
Category: Formulas that Transform Phlegm and Extinguish Wind.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 817.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Zi Su Zi
as printed: Fructus Perillae Frutescentis (su zi) 4.5g
|
4.5g | 16.67% | — | |
|
Qian Hu
as printed: Peucedani Radix (qian hu) 3g
|
3g | 11.11% | — | |
|
Ban Xia
as printed: Pinelliae Rhizoma (ban xia) 3g
|
3g | 11.11% | — | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Poria (fu ling) 3g
|
3g | 11.11% | — | |
|
Chen Pi
as printed: Citri reticulatae Pericarpium (chen pi) 3g
|
3g | 11.11% | — | |
|
Sang Bai Pi
as printed: Mori Cortex (sang bai pi) 3g
|
3g | 11.11% | — | |
|
Xing Ren
as printed: Semen Pruni Armeniacae (xing ren) 3g
|
3g | 11.11% | — | |
|
Jie Geng
as printed: Platycodi Radix (jie geng) 3g
|
3g | 11.11% | — | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Glycyrrhizae Radix (gan cao) 1.5g
|
1.5g | 5.56% | — |
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 (+0.17)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 11%, cool 11%, neutral 28%, warm 50%.
Taste
- pungent 44%
- sweet 22%
- bitter 28%
- bland 6%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Lung 100%
- Spleen 50%
- Large intestine 28%
- Stomach 17%
- Heart 17%
- Kidney 11%
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
Decoct with fresh ginger.
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- This formula = Jie Geng Tang + Ju Xing Wan + Ban Xia, Fu Ling, Qian Hu, Sang Bai Pi and Zi Su Zi
- This formula = Ju Xing Wan + Jie Geng Tang + Ban Xia, Fu Ling, Qian Hu, Sang Bai Pi and Zi Su Zi
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