Classical Formula Glossary
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor construct the middle decoction) 小建中湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Warm Interior Cold |
| Diagnosis | Middle burner deficiency cold with insufficiency of transportation and transformation. |
| Action | Warms and tonifies the middle burner and moderates spasmodic abdominal pain. |
| Indication | Intermittent spasmodic abdominal pain that responds favourably to local application of warmth and pressure, lustreless complexion, reduced appetite.Tongue: pale, white coatingPulse: thin, wiry and moderate |
| Remarks | There may also be low-grade fever, palpitations, irritability, cold and sore extremities, and a dry mouth and throat. |
| Ingredients |
Bai Shao (tested) (18 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (9 g) |
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