Wan-Dai-Tang
Chinese Herbal Formulas That Stabilize the Womb
Wan Dai Tang - End Discharge Decoction
Main Actions for Wan Dai Tang
The functions of this traditional chinese medicine formula are to tonify the middle jiao to strengthen the spleen, transform dampness and stop vaginal discharge. This TCM herbal formula is best suited for conditions of vaginal discharge (Bai Dai) associated with disorders of the Dai Mai (girdle or belt vessel). When the spleen is deficient it is unable to transport or transform the food and drink. Dampness occurs stagnating in the lower jiao and becomes turbid which further weakens the spleens functions. The turbid dampness seeps downwards and becomes the vaginal discharge.
Indications and Symptoms for Wan Dai Tang
profuse vaginal discharge, white or slight yellow in color, slight or no foul smell to discharge, continuous leukorrhea, fatigue, shiny pale complexion, loose stools
Tongue – pale, white coat
Pulse – soggy, frail, moderate
Medicinal Ingredients of Wan Dai Tang
Chao Bai Zhu  (Dry Fried Rhizoma Atractyloids Macrocephaelae, White Atractylodes Rhizome) - 30g.
-dry dampness, binds up essence, tonify spleen Qi
Chao Shan Yao (Dry Fried Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae, Chinese yam, Dioscorea) - 30g.
-dry dampness, binds up essence, tonify spleen Qi
Ren Shen  (Radix Ginseng, Ginseng Root) - 6g.
-dry dampness, binds up essence, tonify spleen Qi
Cang Zhu  (Rhizoma Atractyloids, Atractylodes Black Rhizome) - 9g.
-drying dampness
Chen pi  (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatate, Tangerine Peel, Citrus) - 1.5g.
-regulates spleen Qi
Jiu Chao Che Qian Zi  (Wine Fried Semen Plantaginis, Plantago Seeds) - 9g.
-drains dampness through urination
Jiu Chao Bai Shao  (Wine Fried Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae, White Peony Root, Peony) - 15g.
-moves stagnation, alleviates liver Qi stasis
Chai Hu  (Radix Bupleuri, Hare’s Ear Root, Thorowax Root) - 1.8g.
-moves stagnations, alleviates liver Qi stasis
Jie Sui Tan  (Flos Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae Carbonisatus) - 1.5g.
-absorbs dampness, stops leakorrhea
Gan Cao  (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root) - 3g.
-tonify middle jiao, harmonize other herbal ingredients
Preparation Instructions of Wan Dai Tang
When preparing this natural chinese medicine formula 2-3 times the dosage of Dang Shen is used to replace Ren Shen.
Additional Points on Wan Dai Tang
This herbal formula is used to treat liver Qi stagnation leading to spleen deficiency with descending dampness. This chinese medicine herbal formula has been also used to treat such disorders as diarrhea, edema during pregnancy, edema during menstruation and headaches due to dampness.
