Lǐ Zhōng Wán (理中丸, Regulate the Middle Pill) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Warm interior category, with Gān Jiāng as chief herb. It contains Gān Jiāng, Rén Shēn, Bái Zhú and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: warms Middle Jiao; tonifies Spleen and Stomach; disperses Cold.
| Pinyin | Lǐ Zhōng Wán (Li Zhong Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 理中丸 |
| English | Regulate the Middle Pill |
| Category | Warm interior |
| Chief | Gān Jiāng |
| Tongue | Pale, white moist coat |
| Pulse | Deep, thin or slow |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Gān Jiāng | 9g |
| Rén Shēn | 9g |
| Bái Zhú | 9g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 9g |
Actions
Warms Middle Jiao; tonifies Spleen and Stomach; disperses Cold
Indications
Spleen and Stomach deficiency-Cold: abdominal pain relieved by warmth, vomiting, diarrhoea, cold limbs
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng shares Rén Shēn, Bái Zhú and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Only Lǐ Zhōng Wán has Gān Jiāng; only Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng has Fú Líng.
Test yourself
What herbs are in Lǐ Zhōng Wán?
Lǐ Zhōng Wán contains Gān Jiāng 9g, Rén Shēn 9g, Bái Zhú 9g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 9g.
What is Lǐ Zhōng Wán used for?
Spleen and Stomach deficiency-Cold: abdominal pain relieved by warmth, vomiting, diarrhoea, cold limbs.
What are the actions of Lǐ Zhōng Wán?
Warms Middle Jiao; tonifies Spleen and Stomach; disperses Cold.
What tongue and pulse go with Lǐ Zhōng Wán?
Tongue: Pale, white moist coat. Pulse: Deep, thin or slow.
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