Da Jian Zhong Tang (Major Construct the Middle Decoction)
- Warming the Middle Jiao
- Chuan Jiao
- Gan Jiang
- Ren Shen
- Yi Tang
- Chuan Jiao and Gan Jiang warm the MJ to assist Yang, direct rebellious Qi, and alleviate pain.
- Ren Shen and Yi Tang tonify the MJ, and moderate spasmodic abdominal pain.
Function: Warms and tonifies MJ, directs rebellious Qi downward and alleviates pain.
Indications: MJ Yang weakness and deficiency with excessive cold in the interior.
Symptoms: Severe cold pain in the chest, epigastrium and abdomen thereby the patient cannot tolerate being touched, vomiting (unable to eat), cold extremities. There may be borborygmus.
Tongue: White and Slippery coating
Pulse: Thready and tight, in severe cases hidden.
Clinical Applications: Currently used for chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, chronic pancreatitis, chronic cholecystitis, intestinal spasms, and uncomplicated intestinal obstruction due to MJ Yang Deficiency with vigorous Yin Cold interior.
Cautions and Contraindications: Cases with damp-heat, or Yin and Blood deficiency.