Nei Bu Dang Gui Jian Zhong Tang
Star内补当归建中汤 (Internally Tonifying Tangkuei Decoction to Construct the Middle)
Source: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces for any Emergency (7th century)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Nei Bu Dang Gui Jian Zhong Tang (Internally Tonifying Tangkuei Decoction to Construct the Middle), from Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces for any Emergency (7th century).
Associated formula of Xiao Jian Zhong Tang.
Actions: Warms the middle burner; Tonifies deficiency; Relaxes hypertonicity; Stops pain
Indications: Postpartum emaciation and weakness with persistent tight abdominal pain, shortness of breath, reduced appetite, dry lips and mouth, wan complexion, and reduced breast milk.
Usage: Focuses the main formula on nourishing blood for postpartum use.
Modifications:
- To enhance the Spleen's production of blood: add Astragali Radix (huang qi)
- Severe blood loss or incessant postpartum bleeding: add 18g Rehmanniae Radix preparata (shu di huang) and 6g Asini Corii Colla (e jiao)
Category: Formulas that Warm the Middle and Dispel Cold.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 267.
Preparation
Decoction; in severe deficiency dissolve 18g Maltosum (yi tang) in the strained decoction.
Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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