ACUPUNTURA Y MASAJE TERAPÉUTICO

Minor Construct the Middle Decoction (xiao jian zhong tang)

Chief: Yi Tang, Gui Zhi

Bai Shao, Zhi Gan Cao, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao

Pattern: Spasmodic abdominal pain due to consumptive deficiency (xu lao); Deficiency Cold of middle burner.

Indications: Intermittent, spasmodic abdominal pain that responds favorably to local application of Warmth and pressure, a lusterless complexion, reduced appetite, a pale tongue with a white coating, and a thin, wiry, and moderate pulse. There may also be low-grade fever, palpitations, irritability, cold and sore extremities with nonspecific discomfort, and a dry mouth and dry throat.