Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas That Tonify Qi

Si Jun Zi Tang

Four Gentleman Decoction

Main Action of Si Jun Zi Tang
This is one of the most standard TCM Herbal formulas which will tonify the spleen and dry dampness accumulated in the body. This chinese medicine formula is best suited for conditions of spleen Qi deficiency generally caused by a poor diet and improper eating habits with excessive thinking and overworking. The spleen Qi becomes weak and is unable to transform and transport the food which is taken in sometimes leading to concomitant blood deficiency.

Indications and Symptoms for Si Jun Zi Tang
pale face, poor appetite, loose stools, soft voice, weak extremities Tongue - pale Pulse - thin, weak

Herbal Ingredients of Si Jun Zi Tang

Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, Ginseng Root)

- 3 -9g. -tonify spleen Qi

Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractyloids Macrocephaeiae, Atractylodes (white) Rhizome)

- 6 -9g. -tonify spleen, dry dampness

Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, China -root, Poria, Hoelen)

- 6 -9g. -tonify spleen, dry dampness

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root)

- 3 -6g. -tonify Qi, harmonize

Cooking Preparation of Si Jun Zi Tang
When preparing this alternative medicine formula grind equal amounts of each herb into a powder and prepare as adecoction. Each dosage should be 6 grams and taken as a draft.

Additional Information on Si Jun Zi Tang
This Herbal formula is a base formula for spleen Qi deficiency and is sometimes referred to as a modified formula from Li Zhong Wan (Regulate the Middle Pill) when Fu Ling is substituted for Gan Jiang. It is commonly used as a modified formula for child malnutrition disorders. This alternative medicine formula is able to treat such diseases as neurasthenia, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, periodic paralysis, uterine fibroids, and aids recovery time after gastric surgery when the appropriate symptoms are present.