Wan Dai Tang
Star完带汤 (End Discharge Decoction)
Source: Fu Qing Zhu Nu Ke — Fu Shan (Qing, 1826, but written in 17th century)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction), from the Fu Qing Zhu Nu Ke (Women's Diseases According to Fu Qing-Zhu) by Fu Shan.
Actions: Tonifies middle jiao and strengthens the Spleen; Dissolves damp and stops leukorrhea.
Presentation: Abnormal vaginal discharge due to Spleen deficiency and Liver qi stagnation accompanied by dampness and turbidity in the lower jiao: odorless, clear, and thin leukorrhea that is white or light yellow in color, pale face, lethargy, loose stools, pale tongue, white tongue coating, and a moderate or soggy and weak pulse.
Cautions:
- Contraindicated for yellow or foul-smelling discharge from damp-heat
Pharmacological effects reported:
- Anti-inflammatory: marked effect in mice given the formula by intraperitoneal injection
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 806.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bai Zhu
chao (dry-fried) with soil; heavy dose; as printed: Bai Zhu, chao (dry-fried) with soil (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 30g
|
30g | 28.09% | Jun (Chief) | strengthens the Spleen, tonifies qi, dries dampness to reduce leukorrhea |
|
Shan Yao
chao (dry-fried); heavy dose; as printed: Shan Yao, chao (dry-fried) (Rhizoma Dioscoreae) 30g
|
30g | 28.09% | Jun (Chief) | strengthens the Spleen, tonifies qi, dries dampness to reduce leukorrhea |
|
Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng) 6g
|
6g | 5.62% | Chen (Deputy) | tonifies qi |
|
Cang Zhu
zhi (prepared); as printed: Cang Zhu, zhi (prepared) (Rhizoma Atractylodis) 9g
|
9g | 8.43% | Chen (Deputy) | moves qi and dries dampness; prevents tonics from causing stagnation |
|
Che Qian Zi
chao (dry-fried) with liquor; as printed: Che Qian Zi, chao (dry-fried) with liquor (Semen Plantaginis) 9g
|
9g | 8.43% | Chen (Deputy) | resolves dampness through urination |
|
Bai Shao
chao (dry-fried) with liquor; as printed: Bai Shao, chao (dry-fried) with liquor (Radix Paeoniae Alba) 15g
|
15g | 14.04% | Chen (Deputy) | softens the Liver |
|
Chen Pi
as printed: Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) 1.5g
|
1.5g | 1.4% | Zuo (Assistant) | moves qi and dries dampness; prevents tonics from causing stagnation |
|
Chai Hu
as printed: Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 1.8g
|
1.8g | 1.69% | Zuo (Assistant) | raises yang and moves Liver qi |
|
Jing Jie
charred spike (sui tan); as printed: Jing Jie Sui Tan (Spica Schizonepetae Carbonisata) 1.5g
|
1.5g | 1.4% | Zuo (Assistant) | stops leukorrhea |
|
Gan Cao
harmonizer; as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 3g
|
3g | 2.81% | Shi (Envoy) | harmonizes all the herbs |
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 (+0.12)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 8%, cool 16%, neutral 31%, warm 45%.
Small but decisive: Che Qian Zi 9g (cold, 8% of the grams). Dose weighting nearly cancels a herb this small, but it may be what the formula is for.
Taste
- pungent 7%
- sweet 52%
- sour 7%
- bitter 30%
- bland 4%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Spleen 89%
- Lung 48%
- Kidney 42%
- Stomach 39%
- Liver 34%
- Heart 8%
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
Prepare as a decoction.
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- This formula = Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang + Bai Zhu, Shan Yao, Cang Zhu, Che Qian Zi, Ren Shen, Chai Hu, Chen Pi and Jing Jie
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