Liu Jun Zi Tang 六君子汤
Six Gentlemen Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People in the Taiping Era: 1107
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Panax ginseng | 3 grams | |
Atractylodes macrocephala | 4 1⁄2–9 grams | |
Poria cocos | 3–9 grams | |
Glycyrrhiza uralensis | ||
Citrus tangerina | 3 grams ea. | |
Pinellia ternata | 4 1⁄2 grams |
Preparation:
Decoction; often used in pill or powder form.
Function:
Strengthen Spleen, clear Phlegm and Damp, stop Nausea and Vomiting
Use:
Poor appetite, nausea, vomiting, profuse watery phlegm, loose stool, heaviness in the chest, thick tongue coating
1. Diarrhea or Loose stool from Cold and Damp
2. Nausea, vomiting
3. Crohn’s disease
4. Irritable bowel syndrome
5. Celiac disease
6. Chronic Colitis
7. Indigestion
8. Gastro-esophageal reflux
9. Peptic Ulcers
10. Chronic Bronchitis
Dose:
The above is taken in 2 equal doses over the day
Comment:
This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen) with Pinella and Amomum added. It is stronger to clear Phlegm and is used when there is a thicker tongue coating.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. When Costus and Amomum Sha Ren are added, it forms Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang. This is best for Spleen deficiency with Phlegm and Damp as well as Qi stagnation.
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