Traditonal chinese medicine Xiao Jianzhong Soup: a good recipe for warming the middle and replenishing deficiency, harmonizing the interior and relieving urgency
Xiao Jianzhong Decoction is a classic Chinese medicine prescription from the Treatise on Febrile Diseases. It is mainly used to treat deficiency-cold in the middle jiao and acute symptoms of asthenia and fatigue caused by liver-spleen disharmony. The main effects of this prescription are warming the middle jiao, replenishing deficiency, and harmonizing the interior to relieve urgency. It is particularly suitable for various symptoms caused by spleen and stomach weakness and disharmony between nutrition and defense (poor blood circulation and poor metabolism).
Traditonal chinese medicine Xiao Jianzhong Soup Main ingredients and effects
Xiao Jianzhong Decoction is composed of the following six herbs:
Cinnamon twig (9g): warms the yang energy and dispels cold pathogens
Licorice (6g): replenishes qi and harmonizes the middle, harmonizes various medicines
Jujube (6 pieces): nourish the spleen and replenish qi
Peony (18g): nourishes Yin, relieves liver irritability, and relieves abdominal pain
Ginger (9g): warms the stomach and dispels cold
Glutinous rice candy (30g): warms the middle and replenishes deficiency, relieves pain
These ingredients work together to warm the middle and replenish deficiency, relieve acute pain, harmonize yin and yang, strengthen the middle qi, and activate the biochemical transformation of yin and yang qi and blood.
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang is mainly used to treat the following symptoms:
Pulse : thin pulse, stringy pulse
Tongue : Thin white tongue coating
Pain : Headache, pain in the outer sole of the foot, pain in the outer foot, abdominal pain, neck pain, lower abdominal pain, migraine, shoulder and neck pain, back pain, hip pain, pain in the left lower abdomen, pain in the limbs, pain in the inner calf, pain in the back of the calf, pain in the back of the thigh
Symptoms : palpitations, cold feeling in the abdomen, sweating easily, frequent fatigue and drowsiness, gastrointestinal bloating, dizziness, fever, fear of cold, light sensitivity, vomiting, dry mouth and thirst, dry eyes, dizziness, blurred vision, irritability
Traditonal chinese medicine Xiao Jianzhong Soup Pharmacological action
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang works through the following mechanisms:
Warming the middle and replenishing the deficiency : Glutinous rice can warm the middle and replenish the deficiency, relieve pain, and use more glutinous rice, which is sweet, warm and moist, to warm and replenish the middle burner.
Harmonizes the interior and relieves urgency : Cinnamon twig warms the Yang Qi and dispels cold evil; Peony nourishes the Yin, relieves liver urgency and stops abdominal pain.
Harmonizing Yin and Yang : Ginger warms the stomach and dispels cold, while jujube nourishes the spleen and replenishes Qi. Licorice replenishes Qi and harmonizes the stomach, harmonizing all medicines.
Xiao Jianzhong Decoction is mainly used to treat acute symptoms of asthenia and fatigue caused by deficiency-cold in the middle burner and disharmony between the liver and spleen.
Xiao Jianzhong Decoction is mainly used to treat acute symptoms of asthenia and fatigue caused by deficiency-cold in the middle jiao and disharmony between the liver and spleen. It is suitable for symptoms such as abdominal pain, palpitations, fatigue, sore limbs, dry mouth and thirst, and gastrointestinal bloating caused by deficiency-cold in the middle jiao.
In addition, Xiao Jianzhong Decoction is also used for many diseases in modern medicine, such as gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic gastritis, neurasthenia, aplastic anemia and functional fever .
Xiao Jianzhong Decoction can relieve various symptoms caused by deficiency-cold in the middle burner and disharmony between the liver and spleen by warming the middle and replenishing deficiency, harmonizing the interior and relieving urgency.
The glutinous rice and cinnamon twigs in the prescription warm the middle and replenish the deficiency, relieve acute pain; the peony and licorice nourish the yin, relieve liver urgency, and stop abdominal pain; the ginger and jujube have the effects of warming the stomach and dispelling cold, replenishing the spleen and invigorating qi.
Candied glutinous rice, cinnamon twig, peony root, liquorice, jujube and ginger work together to harmonize yin and yang, strengthen the middle qi, and promote the biochemical activity of yin and yang qi and blood , thus promoting the recovery of the body. During use, it is necessary to pay attention to the contraindications and addition and subtraction methods to ensure safety and efficacy.
Diet therapy
When using Xiao Jian Zhong Tang, you can also use some dietary therapy to assist in the treatment. For example:
Barley porridge : strengthens the spleen and removes dampness, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling
Mung bean soup : clears away heat and detoxifies, promotes diuresis and reduces swelling
Lotus seed and lily soup : nourishes the heart and calms the mind, strengthens the spleen and replenishes qi
Red Date and Wolfberry Tea : nourishes the body and replenishes Qi, nourishes blood and calms the mind
These dietary therapy methods can help enhance the therapeutic effect of Xiao Jianzhong Decoction and promote the body's recovery.
Notes
Contraindications : Not suitable for use by those suffering from vomiting or fullness in the stomach; Not suitable for use by those suffering from stomach pain due to Yin deficiency and excessive fire.
Addition and subtraction method : For those with severe cold, add Sichuan pepper to warm the middle and dispel cold; for those with loose stools, add Atractylodes macrocephala to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness; for those with qi stagnation, add costus root to promote qi and eliminate bloating; for those with qi deficiency, add Astragalus and Radix Codonopsis to replenish the middle and benefit qi; for those with blood deficiency, add Angelica sinensis to warm and nourish and replenish blood.
Traditional medication
Take the above six ingredients, add seven liters of water, boil the five ingredients first, take three liters, remove the residue, add glutinous rice sugar, and cook over low heat until dissolved. Take one liter of the warm liquid three times a day. Modern usage: decoct in water to extract the juice, add glutinous rice sugar, heat over low heat until dissolved, and take warm in two doses.
Conclusion
Xiao Jianzhong Soup is a good recipe for warming the middle and replenishing deficiency, harmonizing the interior and relieving urgency. It is particularly suitable for various symptoms and diseases caused by weak spleen and stomach and disharmony between nutrition and defense. Through reasonable diet therapy, its therapeutic effect can be further enhanced and promote the recovery of the body. During use, it is necessary to pay attention to the taboos and additions and subtractions to ensure safety and efficacy.