Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold
脾胃虚寒pí wèi xū hán · disadvantage + cold
Tongue
pale, moist, white coating
Pulse
deep, slow, weak
Description
The spleen and stomach are weakened and “frozen”: cold pains relieved by warmth, vomiting, and loose stools. Treatment warms and replenishes the middle jiao.
Symptoms
Dull, cold abdominal pain that subsides with warmth and pressure vomiting, loose stools containing undigested food chills, lack of thirst
Treatment principle
warm the center, dispel the cold, and invigorate the qi
Recommended formulas
理中汤
Points
Zusanli
Zhongwan
Taibai
Pishu
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