Center-Rectifying Combination - Li Zhong Wan

Formula Type

Extract & Concentrate

TCM Pattern

Because yang-vacuity cold leaves the spleen unable to transform and transport, the clear fails to ascend and the turbid fails to descend. This disharmony results in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, belching, lack of appetite and pain and/or fullness in the abdomen. These symptoms are often accompanied by fatigue, a pale complexion and clouded thinking.

Therapeutic Functions

Warms the center, dispels cold, supplements qi, and fortifies the spleen.*

Precautions

This formula generally treats internal disorders and is not appropriate for use during the course of an external contraction. This is especially true if the external disorder is one with fever, since the herbs in this formula are decidedly warm.

Pulse Quality

Slow and tight or fine and deep.

Tongue Appearance

Pale with a white fur.