Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor Construct the Middle Decoction)

Formulas in this Category Dang Gui Si Ni Tang Yang He Tang Li Zhong Wan Wu Zhu Yu Tang Xiao Jian Zhong Tang Da Jian Zhong Tang Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang Si Ni Tang Shen Fu Tang Hei Xi Dan

Formula 5 of 10 in Formulas that Warm Interior Cold

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Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Warm the Channels and Disperse Cold

Indications:

• Spasmodic and intermittent abdominal pain that is better with warmth and pressure

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue with white coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin wiry pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Yi Tang is added to the final strained decoction. Da Zao is often reduced to 4 pieces.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Bladder, Liver

There are 6 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Yi Tang (Barley Malt Sugar, Maltose)
Quantity = 18-30 grams Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig, Cassia Twig)
Quantity = 9 grams Bai Shao (White Peony Root)
Quantity = 18 grams Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root)
Quantity = 6 grams Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome)
Quantity = 9 grams Da Zao (Date, Jujube)
Quantity = 12 pieces

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