Middle Jiao Cold (ST) from deficiency with Liver or Kidney Channel Cold
Actions:
Tonifies and warms the Liver and Stomach
Descends rebellious Stomach Qi and stops vomiting.
Indications:
Stomach Cold with rebellious Qi: Immediate nausea and vomiting after eating, acid reflux, abdominal or epigastric pain or fullness, and gnawing hunger
Jue Yin Channel Cold (Liver): Vertex headache, dry heaves, or spitting of clear fluids.
Shao Yin Channel Cold (Kidney): Watery diarrhea and vomiting with cold hands and feet. Severe mental agitation.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Pale with a white slippery coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Wiry slow pulse
Weak pulse
Western Uses:
Acute and Chronic Gastritis
Cholecystitis
Morning Sickness
Neurogenic Headache
Meniere's Disease
Hypertension
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
Do not use in cases of acid regurgitation or vomiting due to heat
In cases of severe vomiting, this formula should be taken at room temperature to help prevent vomiting of the formula.
Possible side effects of this formula include dizziness, headache, and chest discomfort.
This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).
Preparation Notes:
Decoction. Modern dosage is usually decreased to protect the middle burner.
Dang Shen can be substituted for Ren Shen with 2-3 times the dosage, and Da Zao is usually decreased to 4 pieces.
Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Formula 6 of 10 in Formulas that Warm Interior Cold
