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0508 四君子湯 (Si Jun Zi Tang)

 

Four Major Herb Combination

 

Four-Gentleman Decoction

 

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【Formulation】

Chinese Name	Pharmaceutical Name	Pin Yin Name	English Name
人參	Radix Ginseng	Ren Shen	Ginseng
茯苓	Poria	Fu Ling	Hoelen
白朮	Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae	Bai Zhu	White Atractylodes
炙甘草	Radix Glycyrrhizae praeparata cum melle	Zhi Gan Cao	Baked Licorice
生薑	Rhizoma Zingiberis recens	Sheng Jiang	Fresh Ginger
大棗	Fructus Jujubae	Da Zao	Jujube

 

【Classic Literature Reference】

Yi Fang Ji Jie (Explanation of Collection of Medical Formulae, 1682)

Compiler: Wang, Ang.

 

【Indications】

Traditional: Spleen and Stomach deficiency marked by a pale complexion, low and soft voice, weakness of the limbs, poor appetite, loose stools, a pale tongue, and a thready and soft pulse.

 

Modern: Gastrointestinal dysfunction, gastroptosis, gastroatonia, gastritis, peptic ulcer, chronic hepatitis, or other chronic disorders with Spleen qi deficiency.

 

 

Pattern of Spleen Qi Deficiency

 

【Herbs and Actions】

 

 

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