Stomach Deficiency Cold

Star

胃虚寒 (Wèi Xū Hán)

Zang-Fu

Tongue

Pale, wet

Pulse

Deep, weak, slow

Key Symptoms

Dull epigastric pain better with warmth, pressure, and eatingVomiting of clear fluidCold limbsPoor appetite

Overview

The Stomach lacks Yang. Pain is dull and wants warmth and pressure.

Differentiate from

  • Stomach Fire
  • Cold-Damp Encumbering the Spleen (more heaviness and greasy coat)

Etiology

Spleen Yang xu; cold food; chronic illness.

Treatment Principle

Warm the middle; tonify Stomach and Spleen Yang.

Representative formulas. Li Zhong Wan; Xiao Jian Zhong Tang; Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang.

Representative points. REN-12, ST-36, BL-21, BL-20, REN-6 with moxa.

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