Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Minor Construct the Middle Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Warm Interior Cold
- Subcategory
- Formulas that Warm the Middle and Dispel Cold
- Ingredients
- 6 herbs
Indications
- Spasmodic and intermittent abdominal pain that is better with warmth and pressure
Ingredients
6 substances in Xiao Jian Zhong Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Bai Shao18 gTonify Blood
Da Zao12 piecesTonify Qi
Gui Zhi9 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Sheng Jiang9 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Yi Tang18-30 gTonify Qi
Zhi Gan Cao6 gTonify QiPreparation & dosage
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)
Sources & References
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