Chinese: Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
English: Minor Construct the Middle Decoction
Source: Shanghanlun (Treatise on Cold Damage Diseases)
Pulse: fine, slight bowstring
Tongue: pale body, thin white coating
Abdomen: fukuchokukinrenkyu, fukuman, fukuhikokyu, midline lead
Indications: This herbal formula has been used for patients with following health conditions and symptoms:
- Abdominal cramps
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Poor appetite
- Chills
- Pale complexion
There are many other health conditions that may respond well to this herbal formula, in particular patients exhibiting indicative traditional diagnostic signs and symptoms.
Abdominal pattern (fukusho) of Shokenchuto (from Fukusho Kiran Yoku 1809)