Black Pearl Bamboo & Hoelen Formula (Wen Dan Tang) 温胆汤

Preparations of bamboo in Chinese medicine is to take shavings of the mature bamboo stalks, or culms. According to Chinese medicine, this part of the plant has sweet and cold properties. That means it is beneficial to reduce phlegm and fever, particularly for children, and to soothe an upset stomach. Bamboo shavings can also be good for treating irritability, depression, and sleep disorders.

Pinellia is one of the most important herbs in Chinese medicine for drying dampness and transforming cold phlegm. While commonly incorporated into formulas to help expel phlegm from the lungs, Ban Xia really takes center stage in transforming cold phlegm conditions in the spleen and digestive tract. Thin, cold phlegm in the digestive tract is often the result of chronic insufficiency or hypo-functioning.

Hoelen helps to promote urination, to invigorate the spleen function (i.e., digestive function), and to calm the mind.

Citrus peel is used to stimulate “Spleen Chi,” which is a metabolic element of digestion. Herbs for Spleen Chi aid the absorption and assimilation of nutrients from food by improving circulation and digestive fluids within the GI tract.