Wan Dai Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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完帶湯 · Wán Dài Tāng
A classical formula for white, thin leukorrhea from Spleen deficiency with damp and Liver constraint.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Qi-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Spleen Qi Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Tonify Spleen, dry damp, stop leukorrhea
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Strengthen Spleen, dry damp and secure leukorrhea
- Classical Source
- Ming-Qing classical formulary
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for white, thin leukorrhea from Spleen deficiency with damp and Liver constraint.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula rather than the neighbouring indications of its related formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Wan Dai Tang | Yi Huang Tang | Shen Ling Bai Zhu San | Long Dan Xie Gan Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Tonify Spleen, dry damp, stop leukorrhea | Tonify Spleen, dry damp, clear heat, stop leukorrhea | Tonify Spleen Qi, resolve dampness, stop diarrhoea | Clear Liver Fire, drain Damp-Heat |
| Formula Category | Qi-Tonifying Formulas | Dampness-Draining Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Spleen Qi Deficiency | Damp-Heat | Spleen Qi Deficiency | Liver Fire |
| Main Conditions | Poor Appetite | Diarrhea ·Poor Appetite ·Bloating ·Spleen Qi Deficiency | Bitter Taste in Mouth ·Damp-Heat Constitution | |
| Main Herbs | White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Chinese Yam ·Ginseng Root ·White Peony Root ·Plantago Seed | Chinese Yam ·Euryale Seed ·Phellodendron Bark ·Plantago Seed ·Ginkgo Seed | Ginseng Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Honey-fried Licorice ·Chinese Yam | Gentian Root ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Gardenia Fruit ·Alisma Rhizome ·Akebia Stem |
| Classical Source | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song dynasty) | Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytic Collection of Medical Formulas, Wang Ang, Qing dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Wan Dai Tang is distinguished from Yi Huang Tang, Shen Ling Bai Zhu San, Long Dan Xie Gan Tang by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy within the same broader clinical domain.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.