Prescriptions for Warming the Middle-Jiao to Dispel Pathogenic Cold · 3-min read

Lizhong Wan

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NamePill for Regulating the Function of the Middle-JiaoThe Prescription of Lizhong WanSourceThe book Shang Han LunIngredientsRen Shen (Radix Ginseng) 6 g,Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis) 5 g,Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) 6 g,Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 9 g.ExplanationGan Jian

Name

Pill for Regulating the Function of the Middle-Jiao

The Prescription of Lizhong Wan

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) 6 g,Gan Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis) 5 g,Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata) 6 g,Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 9 g.

Explanation

Gan Jiang: The principal drug, being pungent in flavor and heat in nature, warming the spleen and stomach to remove cold in the interior.

Ren Shen: Invigorating primodial Qi, aiding in transporting and transforming nutrients and regulating the ascending and descending movement of Qi.

Bai Zhu: Strengthening the spleen and drying dampness.

Zhi Gan Cao: Replenishing Qi and regulating the stomach.

The Effect of Lizhong Wan

Effect

Warming the stomach to remove cold, invigorating the spleen to replenish Qi.

Indications

Syndrome due to deficiency and cold in the middle-Jiao, marked by loose stools, no thirst, vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, pale tongue with whitish coating, and deep slow pulse; including such diseases with the above symptoms as gastroduodenal ulcer, chronic gastritis, chronic colitis, regional enteritis and bacillary dysentery.

Administrations

Ground into fine powder and made with honey into boluses, each of which is as big as an egg yolk and ground inlo particles to be taken warm each time, 3 limes daily. (Used also as a decoction, the dosage of the drugs is decided on according to the proportions of the ingredients in the original prescription.)

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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