Categories: Single Herbal Formulas

Li Zhong Wan – warms mid Jiao, strengthens Spleen & Stomach

Li Zhong Wan – regulate the middle pill

Shang Han Lun

Gan Jiang (rhizome Zingiberis officinalis)…9g

Ren Shen (radix ginseng)…9g

Bai Zhu (rhizome atractrylodis macrocephalae)…9g

Zhi Gan Cao (honey fried radix glycyrrhizae uralensis)…9g

Indications: deficient cold mid Jiao (Spleen Yang deficiency), diarrhea (watery stool), turbid Stomach Yin rebelling (nausea, vomiting), poor appetite, cold abdominal pain, no thirst, T- pale with white coat, P- deep thin. This can quite often manifest with cold hands and feet, cold Chest Bi with fullness.

This formula is also sometimes called Ren Shen Tang, Zhi Zhong Tang, & Ren Shen Li Zhong Tang.

It can be compared to Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang which dries damp, moves Qi, but does not tonify. It is used more for an invasion of Damp/Cold. Li Zhong Wan is more indicated for Cold from deficiency without Damp (or not significant Dampness).

It is used for Western diseases such as, gastritis, ulcers, gastroptosis, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, and some bleeding disorders.

Do not use is any signs of Heat are present.

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.