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Si Jun Zi Tang, 32oz

Si Jun Zi Tang, 32oz
SKU | FIVE248-32 | |
Brand | Five Flavors Herbs | |
Unit Size | 32oz | |
Potency | 1:3 Concentrate | |
Contraindications | Use with care in case of concomitant heat or dryness. | |
Chinese Symptomology | Fatigue;Lack of strength;Dizziness standing up;Easy bruising;Shortness of breath;Possible lack of appetite;Possible loose stools | |
Actions | greatly supplements the source or original qi,fortifies the spleen, nourishes the stomach, and dries dampness | |
Pattern | spleen qi vacuity | |
Pulse | A forceless, possibly fine pulse | |
Chinese name | Si Jun Zi Tang | |
English name | Four Gentlemen Decoction |
Description | Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) is the sovereign medicinal in this formula. It is sweet, warm, and greatly supplements the source or original qi. It also fortifies the spleen and nourishes the stomach. Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) is the minister. It is bitter, warm, and fortifies the spleen and dries dampness. The assistant is Fu Ling (Poria) which is sweet and bland, seeps dampness and fortifies the spleen. Used together, Fu Ling and Bai Zhus ability to fortify the spleen and eliminate dampness are strengthened, thus promoting movement and transformation. The messenger or guide in this formula is mixfried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae). It is sweet, warm, and regulates the center. This formula comes from the Song Dynasty Tai Ping Hui Men He Hi Ju Fang (Tai Ping Imperical Grace Formulary). |
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Ingredients | Panax Ginseng root [Ren Shen], Atractylodes rhizome [Bai Zhu], Poria sclerotium [Fu Ling], Honey-Prepared Chinese Licorice root [Zhi Gan Cao]. |