Formula
Minor Construct the Middle Decoction
小建中湯xiao jian zhong tang
1 source
6 herbs·from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage)
In the《Shanghan Lun》tradition, this formula is described for throbbing in the heart with vexation appearing two or three days into a cold illness. A historical indication, not a modern diagnostic or treatment recommendation.
Source
传统主治（traditional context, not a modern clinical claim）：傷寒二三日，心中悸而煩者，小建中湯主之。…
Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage)《伤寒论》辨太阳病脉证并治·小建中湯（证治条文·宋本102）
References
- Self-authored English rendering of the classical formula name (pinyin + sense translation); not a verbatim excerpt, no modern proprietary source.
Composition
- Cassia Twig (Gui zhi)三兩
- Licorice二兩
- Jujube (Da zao)十二枚
- Peony Root (Shao yao)六兩
- Fresh Ginger (Sheng jiang)三兩
- Malt Sugar (Yi tang)一升
Citations
- Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) · Zhang Zhongjing · 《伤寒论》辨太阳病脉证并治·小建中湯（组成·宋本102）Cited from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) for its composition.
- Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) · Zhang Zhongjing · 《伤寒论》辨太阳病脉证并治·小建中湯（证治条文·宋本102）；hash 锚含方名唯一上下文片段Cited from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) for its traditional indications.
- Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) · Zhang Zhongjing · 《伤寒论》辨太阳病脉证并治·小建中湯（煎服法·宋本102）Cited from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) for its preparation & usage.