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Dangtan Jia Gansui Decoction,For mania and insanity with loss of mental faculties, characterized by a slippery and full pulse and severe accumulation of stubborn phlegm.

Formulas Name : Dangtan Jia Gansui Decoction

Chinese Name : 荡痰加甘遂汤

Drug Formulation

Raw Hematite 2 liang, Rhubarb 1 liang, Mirabilite 6 qian, Prepared Pinellia 3 qian, Curcuma 3 qian, Gan Sui Powder 2 qian.

Source

From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.

Benefits

For mania and insanity with loss of mental faculties, characterized by a slippery and full pulse and severe accumulation of stubborn phlegm.

Instructions for Use

Mix Gan Sui powder into the decoction and take it orally.

Dangtan Jia Gansui Decoction，From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.，For mania and insanity with loss of mental faculties, characterized by a slippery and full pulse and severe accumulation of stubborn phlegm.

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Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

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