Wei Ling Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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胃苓汤 · Wèi Líng Tāng
Combination of Ping Wei San and Wu Ling San. Addresses Cold-Damp obstructing the Middle Jiao with concurrent water retention, producing diarrhea, distension, nausea and scanty urine.
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- Formula Category
- Dampness-Draining Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Dampness
- Primary Function
- Dry Middle Damp, promote urination, strengthen Spleen
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Dry Dampness, strengthen the Spleen, promote urination and regulate Qi
- Classical Source
- Combination of Ping Wei San + Wu Ling San (traditional)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
Combination of Ping Wei San and Wu Ling San. Addresses Cold-Damp obstructing the Middle Jiao with concurrent water retention, producing diarrhea, distension, nausea and scanty urine.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when Middle-Burner dampness and lower-burner fluid retention occur together, with distension, loose stools and scanty urination — combining what Ping Wei San does for damp in the middle with what Wu Ling San does for water below, neither of which alone covers both.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Wei Ling Tang | Wu Ling San | Ping Wei San | Yin Chen Wu Ling San |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Dry Middle Damp, promote urination, strengthen Spleen | Promote urination, drain Dampness, warm Yang | Dry Damp, strengthen Spleen, move Qi | Drain Damp, promote urination, resolve jaundice |
| Formula Category | Dampness-Draining Formulas | Dampness-Draining Formulas | Dampness-Draining Formulas | Dampness-Draining Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Dampness | Dampness | Dampness | Dampness |
| Main Conditions | Diarrhea ·Bloating ·Stomach Discomfort ·Poor Appetite | Edema ·Frequent Urination ·Damp Constitution | Bloating ·Poor Appetite ·Stomach Discomfort ·Diarrhea | Edema ·Damp Constitution ·Frequent Urination |
| Main Herbs | Atractylodes Rhizome ·Magnolia Bark ·Tangerine Peel ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen | Alisma Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Polyporus ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Cinnamon Twig | Atractylodes Rhizome ·Magnolia Bark ·Tangerine Peel ·Fresh Ginger ·Jujube / Chinese Date | Virgate Wormwood ·Alisma Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Polyporus ·White Atractylodes Rhizome |
| Classical Source | Combination of Ping Wei San + Wu Ling San (traditional) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song dynasty) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Wei Ling Tang combines middle-jiao damp-drying with lower-jiao water draining. Wu Ling San focuses more on fluid transformation. Ping Wei San alone is for pure Middle Damp without prominent urinary symptoms. Yin Chen Wu Ling San adds jaundice-resolving action.
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.