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Xiao Jian Zhong Tang

From "Zang Fu Syndromes," by McDonald and Penner

English: Minor Construct the Middle Burner Decoction

Also known as: Minor Cinnamon and Peony Combination or Minor Build the Center Decoction

• Ingredients
• Actions
• Syndromes
• Clinical Manifestations
• Treats
• Modifications

Latin	Pinyin	Dosage	Actions
Maltose	Yi Tang	18-30g	Tonifies SP and MJ Qi, alleviates pain, disperses Cold and moderates spasmodic abdominal pain. With Gui Zhi, warms and tonifies MJ. With Gui Zhi and Gan Cao, for Cold abdominal pain due to MJ Xu.
Ram. Cinnamomi	Gui Zhi	4-9g	Warms MJ, disperses Cold, releases the exterior and adjusts Ying and Wei. With Bai Shao, harmonizes Ying and Wei.
Rx. Paeoniae Albae	Bai Shao	6-18g	Harmonizes, protects Yin, nourishes Blood and alleviates pain. With Gan Cao, stops spasmodic abdominal pain.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae (fried)	Zhi Gan Cao	3-6g	Moderates spasms, alleviates pain and harmonizes MJ.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens	Sheng Jiang	2-9g	Releases the exterior, disperses Cold, warms the middle and adjusts Ying and Wei. With Da Zao, harmonizes and protects Ying Qi and alleviates epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting.
Fr. Zizyphi Jujube	Da Zao	3-5g	Strengthens SP, tonifies Qi and protects and harmonizes MJ.

Warms and tonifies MJ, Replenishes Qi, Relieves spasmodic abdominal pain, Dispels Cold, Improves constitution in children and Resolves exterior conditions.

SP and ST Xu Cold

Spasmodic abdominal pain due to consumptive conditions

Consumptive diseases due to Yin and Yang Xu Consumptive diseases due to high fever

Intermittent spasmodic abdominal pain which is better with Heat and pressure Maybe low-grade fever Irritability Nonspecific discomfort Nocturnal emission Debilitated constitution in children Hernia pain in children Night sweats Frequent urination Diarrhea in children Asthma Purpura

Lusterless complexion Reduced appetite Palpitations Cold and sore extremities Dry mouth and throat Five sole heat Enuresis in children Epistaxis Tired limbs Night crying Chronic constipation Habitual headache in children

T: Pale
C: White
P: Thready, wiry and even

Gastritis Duodenal ulcer Neurasthenia Pernicious anemia Fever of unknown origin Aplastic anemia Gastric and intestinal spasm Tonsillitis

Gastric ulcer Inflammatory bowel disease Chronic hepatitis Hypoglycemia Leukemia Postpartum fever Asthma Neuropalpitations

Heat from Yin Xu.

Modify for abdominal distention.

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