Ding Chuan Wan (Anti-Asthma Pills)

Functions: Descends rebellious Lung Qi, transforms phlegm, clears heat, calms wheezing and cough
Description:
Ding Chuan Wan is a classical formula from the Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytical Collection of Medical Prescriptions), traditionally used for cough and wheezing due to combined external wind-cold invasion and internal phlegm-heat obstruction in the Lung.
Common indications include:
Wheezing with thick yellow sputum
Cough with chest tightness or shortness of breath
Laboured inhalation and smooth exhalation
Sensation of heat or fever with chills
Symptoms worsening with exertion or at night
Ingredients (Standardised):
Ma Huang (Ephedrae Herba) – disperses wind-cold, stops wheezing
Bai Guo (Ginkgo Semen) – astringes the Lung, calms asthma
Sang Bai Pi (Mori Cortex) – clears Lung heat, stops cough
Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) – clears heat, dries dampness
Xing Ren (Armeniacae Semen) – descends Lung Qi
Su Zi (Perillae Fructus) – redirects Qi downward, dissolves phlegm
Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma Preparatum) – transforms phlegm
Kuan Dong Hua (Farfarae Flos) – moistens Lung, stops cough
Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix) – harmonises the formula
Traditional Indications:
Used for wheezing and cough with phlegm-heat in the Lungs, especially following or during unresolved external attacks. Supports acute and chronic patterns where phlegm obstructs the Lung Qi.
Usage:
Pills to be taken with warm water, typically 2–3 times daily. Dosage and duration should follow practitioner guidance based on TCM diagnosis.
Contraindications:
Not suitable for dry cough due to Yin deficiency or for cold-type asthma without phlegm-heat signs. Not for long-term use without professional supervision.
Call to Action:
Relieve wheezing and clear phlegm with Ding Chuan Wan. Order today or consult a qualified Chinese medicine practitioner for safe and effective use.