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Da Jian Zhong Tang (Major Construct the Middle Decoction)

Da Jian Zhong Tang

Major Construct the Middle Decoction

Category
Formulas that Warm Interior Cold
Subcategory
Formulas that Warm the Middle and Dispel Cold
Ingredients
4 herbs
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Actions

  • Tonifies and warms the middle burner (SP/ST)
  • Moves rebellious Qi downward.
  • Alleviates pain.

Indications

  • Severe abdominal and epigastric pain that is aggravated with pressure
  • A strong cold sensation in the abdomen.
  • Nausea and vomiting causing an inability to eat.
  • Flatulence.

Western Uses:

  • Chronic gastritis
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Chronic Cholecystitis
  • Urinary calculi
  • Uncomplicated intestinal obstruction
  • Abdominal pain with spasms
  • Biliary Ascariasis
  • Duodenal ulcer
  • Vomiting

Ingredients

4 substances in Da Jian Zhong Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.

Chuan JiaoChuan Jiao3-9 gWarm the Interior and Expel ColdGan JiangGan Jiang12 gWarm the Interior and Expel ColdRen ShenRen Shen6 gTonify QiYi TangYi Tang18-30 gTonify Qi

Preparation & dosage

Decoction. Yi Tang is added to the final strained decoction.

  • In modern formulations, Dang Shen is often substituted for Ren Shen with 2-3 times the dosage, a lower dosage of Chuan Jiao can be used, and half the listed dosage of Gan Jiang and Yi Tang are used.

    • Safety — read before use

    Do not use in cases of Blood and Yin Deficiency, with Damp Heat conditions, or internal clumping

    Originally Appeared In:

    • Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)

    Sources & References

    Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus

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