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Liu Jun Zi Tang

六君子汤

 

Liu Jun Zi Tang

(Six Gentlemen Decoction)

Source:

Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - * Yi Xue Zheng Chuan (The Correct Transmission of Medicine)

Composition

·        Ren Shen (人参, Ginseng Root) – 9g

·        Bai Zhu (白术, Atractylodes Rhizome) – 9g

·        Fu Ling (茯苓, Poria) – 9g

·        Zhi Gan Cao (炙甘草, Honey-Fried Licorice Root) – 6g

·        Chen Pi (陈皮, Aged Tangerine Peel) – 3g

·        Ban Xia (半夏, Pinellia Rhizome) – 4.5g

 

Functions

Tonifies Qi, strengthens the Spleen, dries dampness, and resolves phlegm.

 

Indications

For Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency with dampness and phlegm, manifesting as:

·        Decreased appetite

·        Loose stools

·        Chest and epigastric fullness

·        Nausea and vomiting

 

Preparation

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder and take as a single dose. Add two dried dates and three slices of fresh ginger. Decoct with freshly drawn water and take as a decoction.

 

Modern Usage

Chronic gastritis, gastric ulcers, and duodenal ulcers associated with Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency.

Similar Formulas

Formula One

Source:

Shi Yi De Xiao Fang (Effective Prescriptions of the World’s Physicians), Volume 5

 

Composition

·        Ren Shen (人参, Ginseng Root) (remove the skin)

·        Zhi Gan Cao (炙甘草, Honey-Fried Licorice Root)

·        Bai Fu Ling (白茯苓, Poria) (remove the skin)

·        Bai Zhu (白术, Atractylodes Rhizome) (remove the skin)

·        Chen Pi (陈皮, Aged Tangerine Peel)

·        Ban Xia (半夏, Pinellia Rhizome)

 

Preparation
Grind all ingredients into a powder. Each dose is 9g, boiled in 150ml water until reduced to 100ml. Drink at any time.

 

Functions
Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi, harmonizes the middle, and resolves phlegm.

 

Indications
For Spleen and Stomach weakness, with symptoms such as:

·        Yellow complexion

·        Emaciation

·        Chronic malaria or dysentery

·        Loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, or food stagnation

 

Formula Two

Source:

Song Ya Zun Sheng (Respecting Life at Song Cliff), Volume 8

 

Composition

·        Ren Shen (人参, Ginseng Root)

·        Bai Zhu (白术, Atractylodes Rhizome)

·        Fu Ling (茯苓, Poria)

·        Ban Xia (半夏, Pinellia Rhizome)

·        Chen Pi (陈皮, Aged Tangerine Peel)

·        Zhi Gan Cao (炙甘草, Honey-Fried Licorice Root)

·        Shen Qu (神曲, Medicinal Fermented Dough)

·        Shan Zha (山楂, Hawthorn Fruit)

·        Mai Ya (麦芽, Barley Sprouts)

 

Indications
For Spleen weakness with symptoms such as:

·        Weakness after eating

·        Desire to lie down

 

Formula Three

Source:

Zhu Shi Ji Yan Fang (Zhu's Collection of Verified Prescriptions), Volume 11

 

Composition

·        Ren Shen (人参, Ginseng Root)

·        Bai Zhu (白术, Atractylodes Rhizome)

·        Fu Ling (茯苓, Poria)

·        Zhi Gan Cao (炙甘草, Honey-Fried Licorice Root)

·        Ban Xia (半夏, Pinellia Rhizome) (in the form of medicated powder)

·        Mo Shi Zi (没石子, Myrrh Seeds)

 

Indications
For Spleen deficiency and weak Stomach, with symptoms such as:

·        Excessive wind causing fatigue

 

Preparation
Grind the herbs into a powder. Decoction is made with 7 parts of water, adding winter melon seeds. Take the decoction as a remedy.

 

Formula Four

Source:

Dan Xi Xin Fa (Dan Xi’s Heart Method), Volume 4

 

Composition

·        Ren Shen (人参, Ginseng Root)

·        Bai Zhu (白术, Atractylodes Rhizome)

·        Fu Ling (茯苓, Poria)

·        Zhi Gan Cao (炙甘草, Honey-Fried Licorice Root)

·        Sha Ren (砂仁, Amomum Fruit)

·        Chen Pi (陈皮, Aged Tangerine Peel)
(Some versions may also include Ban Xia)

 

Indications
For disharmony between the Spleen and Stomach, causing food stagnation, with symptoms such as:

·        Difficulty in digesting food

·        Abdominal fullness

·        Frigidity in the lower body, where hot medications cannot be tolerated

 

Preparation
Add three slices of fresh ginger and one dried date, and decoct with water.

These formulas are used to treat Spleen Qi deficiency with dampness and phlegm, improving digestion, and resolving symptoms such as bloating, poor appetite, nausea, and food stagnation.

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