Si Jun Zi Tang SiJunZiTang Four Gentlemen Teapills 四君子汤 Si Jun Zi Tang, Si Jung Zi Tang, Szu Chun Tzu Tang, Four Noble Ingredients Decoction, Major Four Herb Combination si jun zi tang four gentlemen teapills

Si Jun Zi Tang Wan - Four Gentlemen Teapills

四君子汤

Also known as: Si Jun Zi Tang, Si Jung Zi Tang, Szu Chun Tzu Tang, Four Noble Ingredients Decoction, Major Four Herb Combination

Clinical Usage

  • General qi tonification formula - weak extremities, lassitude, pale face, poor appetite, loose stools.
  • Due to the strenghtening functions can bolster immunity.
  • Spleen qi deficiency is the backdrop of many conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome, gastritis, IBS, abdominal pain.
  • Possibly menstrual issues such as PMS or menorrhagia.
  • Chronic hepatitis.

Functional Categories

Tonify Tonify the Qi

Formula Combinations

Relationships
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Si Jun Zi Tang Wan is in the "Tonify the Qi" group within the "Tonify" category.

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Common Formula Ingredients

Si Jun Zi Tang Wan is generally comprised of the following 4 ingredients:

Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu
Atractylodes (White) Rhizome
  • Tonifies the spleen, augments qi, dries dampness - diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite, vomiting, edema.
  • Stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating - spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency.
  • Calms the fetus - arising from spleen deficiency.
Bai Zhu is also included in 28 formulas
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Poria, China Root
  • Promotes urination, drains dampness, transforms phlegm - urinary difficulty, diarrhea, edema, headache, dizziness, greasy tongue coat.
  • Strengthens the spleen, harmonizes the middle jiao - diarrhea, loss of appetite.
  • Quiets the heart and calms the spirit - palpitations, insomnia, forgetfulness.
Fu Ling is also included in 52 formulas
Ren Shen
Ginseng Root
  • Strongly tonify yuan qi - extreme collapse of qi, shortness of breath, cold limbs, profuse sweating, weak pulse (often used alone for this condition after severe blood loss).
  • Tonify lung qi - wheezing, shortness of breath, w/kidneys failing to grasp the qi.
  • Strengthen the middle warmer - lethargy, no appetite, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of organs, distended chest/abdomen.
  • Generates fluids, stops thirst - xiao ke, damaged fluid due to high dever and profuse sweating.
  • Benefits heart qi, calms the spirit - palpitations, anxiety, insomnia, poor memory, restlessness due to qi and/or blood deficiency.
Ren Shen is also included in 20 formulas
Zhi Gan Cao
Honey Fried Licorice Root
  • This preparation increases the qi tonifying aspects of the heart and spleen along with its general harmonizing function within formulas.  See Gan Cao for complete information.
Zhi Gan Cao is also included in 21 formulas