Warms the Middle Jiao and relieves abdominal pain and stops diarrhea.
Indications:
Very cold extremities, intolerance of cold, a desire to lie down or sleep and curl in a fetal position, cold abdominal pain, diarrhea with undigested food, vomiting, no thirst, and somnolence
Devastated Yang symptoms may include profuse cold sweat, cold limbs, pale face, weak breath, and fainting.
Possible Tongue Appearance:
Pale or dusky with a white slippery coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
Minute and deep pulse
Floating weak pulse
Western Uses:
Prostration
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Cardiac Insufficiency
Acute or Chronic Gastroenteritis with vomiting and diarrhea
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism
Adrenal Insufficiency
Intractable Arthritis
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
Do not use in cases of cold limbs due to true heat and false cold, Blood deficiency, or Qi stagnation
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. Cook Fu Zi 30-60 minutes (depending on the dosage) before adding Gan Jiang and Gan Cao.
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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.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 10 of 10 in Formulas that Warm Interior Cold
