Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction)
Formula 6 of 30 in Formulas that Tonify
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Tonify the Qi
Pattern:
- Spleen Qi deficiency
Actions:
- Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
Indications:
- Loose stool, pale complexion, weak limbs, low energy, poor appetite, and soft voice
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Pale tongue with thin white coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Weak, thin pulse
Western Uses:
- Chronic Gastritis
- Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer
- Neurasthenia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Periodic Paralysis
- Uterine Fibroids
- Reduces Recovery Time after gastric surgery
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Do not use this formula in cases of excess heat or deficient heat
- Do not use this formula when irritability, thirst, bloating and constipation present together.
- This formula may cause irritability and dry mouth if use for a prolonged period of time.
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Ren Shen is usually replaced with 2-3 times the dosage of Dang Shen.
Originally Appeared In:
- Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Spleen, Stomach, Heart
There are 4 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Ren Shen (Ginseng Root)Quantity = 3-9 grams
Channels:
LU, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Radix Ginseng
Chinese:
人参
Tone Marks:
rén shēn
Translation:
Man root
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Chinese:
白术
Tone Marks:
bái zhú
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Channels:
HT, SP, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:
Scierotium Poriae Cocos
Chinese:
茯苓
Tone Marks:
fú líng
Alt Names:
Yun Ling, Bai Fu Ling, Fang Ling Kuai
Quantity = 3-6 grams
Channels:
All 12 Channels
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
炙甘草
Tone Marks:
zhì gān căo
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