Cold from Yang Deficiency with upward movement of cold
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.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Pale tongue with a moist coat
Pale tongue with a greasy white coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Tight pulse
Slow and wiry pulse
Deep and thready pulse in severe cases
Western Uses:
Chronic gastritis
Chronic Pancreatitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Urinary calculi
Uncomplicated intestinal obstruction
Abdominal pain with spasms
Biliary Ascariasis
Duodenal ulcer
Vomiting
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
Do not use in cases of Blood and Yin Deficiency, with Damp Heat conditions, or internal clumping
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. 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.
Originally Appeared In:
Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)
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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.
Formula 3 of 10 in Formulas that Warm Interior Cold
