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Li Zhong Wan

Chief

gān jiāng 9g *Warm* the middle and disperse cold. Stops n/v.

Deputy

rén shēn 9g *Tonify* / warm the middle jiao. *Use ren shen (vs. dan shen) if acute.

Assistant

bái zhú 9g *Dry* dampness

Envoy

zhì gān cǎo 9g Harmonize rx. Augments Qi of middle jiao.

Treats:

Middle burner yang deficiency Bensky, pp. 257
- Diarrhea, Nausea and vomiting, No particular thirst, Loss of appetite, Abdominal pain, Tongue: pale w/ white coat, Pulse: submerged-thin
Bleeding due to middle burner yang deficiency Bensky, pp. 258
- Tongue: Pale, Pulse: Frail, Excessive menstruation, Nosebleed, Vomiting of Blood, Bleeding from the rectum, Various types of internal bleeding, Pale blood, Other symptoms of middle burner cold
Chronic childhood convulsions Bensky, pp. 258
- Emaciation, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Cold hands and feet
Chest painful obstruction Bensky, pp. 258
- Fullness in the chest, Rigid focal distention in the heart region, Pain in the hypochondria that shoots toward the heart
Spleen-Yang Deficiency Gio, pp. 571
- Feeling of cold, Cold limbs, Tongue: Pale and wet, Pulse: deep-weak, Pale complexion, Poor appetite, Weakness of the limbs, Loose stools, Tiredness, Lassitude, Desire to lie down, Tendency to obesity, Abdominal distention after eating, Edema