Other Name: Two Aged Ingredients Formula, Er Chen Tang
Ingredients (Pin Yin): Ban xia, Chen pi, Fu ling, Gan cao, Sheng jiang
Ingredients: Pinellia ternata rhizome, Citrus reticulata peel, Poria cocos fungus, Glycyrrhiza uralensis root, Zingiber officinale rhizome-fresh
Other Ingredients: Talcum, Activated carbon, Botanical wax
TCM Functions: Dries Dampness, Transforms Phlegm, Regulates Qi, Harmonizes Spleen and Stomach
Standard Dosage: 8 pills, 3 x per day
Clinical Dosage: Administer half an hour before or one hour after eating. In the initial phases, dosage may be increased to 8-12 pills 3 times per day, then reduced to a maintenance dose as the formula takes effect. May be used medium to long-term for several weeks to several months. May be combined with other constitutional formula to address underlying Spleen Qi deficiency. Monitor for signs of dryness or Yin deficiency.
Contraindications (all): Contraindicated for cough due to dryness or Lung Yin deficiency. Excessive or improper use of this formula can lead to excessive thirst and a dry throat.
