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Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor construct the middle decoction) 小建中湯

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Formula Type	Formulas that Warm Interior Cold
Diagnosis	Middle burner deficiency cold with insufficiency of transportation and transformation.
Action	Warms and tonifies the middle burner and moderates spasmodic abdominal pain.
Indication	Intermittent spasmodic abdominal pain that responds favourably to local application of warmth and pressure, lustreless complexion, reduced appetite.Tongue: pale, white coatingPulse: thin, wiry and moderate
Remarks	There may also be low-grade fever, palpitations, irritability, cold and sore extremities, and a dry mouth and throat.
Ingredients	Bai Shao (tested) (18 g) Gan Cao (Zhi) (6 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (9 g) Da Zao (5 g)

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