Er Chen Wan Usages and Indications

• The primary base formula to resolve phlegm damp, particularly in the lungs and GI system - cough (with white mucus), plugged ears, sinus blockage - along with GI symptoms of nausea, vomiting.
• Upper respiratory tract infections, bronchitis, emphysema, COPD - when arising from phlegm damp.
• Phlegm accumulation in the head symptoms such as dizziness, insomnia, meniere's disease, alcohol hangover.
• Cysts from phlegm accumulation - fibroids, breast cyst, ovarian cyst, thyroid cysts, goiter.
  

Cautions and Contraindications

Avoid in patients with yin deficiency - i.e. cough from dryness.