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Liu Jun Zi Tang

From "Zang Fu Syndromes," by McDonald and Penner

English: Six Gentlemen Decoction

Also known as: Six Major Herb Combination

• Ingredients
• Actions
• Syndromes
• Clinical Manifestations
• Treats
• Modifications

Latin	Pinyin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Ginseng	Ren Shen	3-9g	Tonifies Qi and strengthens SP / ST. With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of SP. With Bai Zhu and Fu Ling, for SP / ST Qi Xu.
(Rx. Codonopsis)	(Dang Shen)	(3-9g)	(Substitute for Ren Shen.)
Rz. Atractylodis Albae	Bai Zhu 4-9g	2-12g	Strengthens SP and dries Damp.
Scl. Poriae Cocos	Fu Ling	4-9g	Dries Damp, strengthens SP and moderates the drying nature of Zhi Gan Cao. With Ban Xia, stops nausea and vomiting. With Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting and anorexia due to congested Fluids.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae (fried)	Zhi Gan Cao	1.5-6g	Harmonizes, warms and strengthens MJ and moderates the draining properties of Fu Ling.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	2.4-6g	Circulates Qi, dries Dampness, tonifies SP and adjusts the middle. With Bai Zhu, for manifestations of Damp-Obstruction due to SP Xu.
Rz. Pinelliae	Ban Xia	3-9g	Dries Dampness, resolves Phlegm, harmonizes ST and stops vomiting. With Chen Pi, for ST Qi disharmony with epigastric and abdominal distention or pain.
(Rz. Zingiberis)	(Gan Jiang)	(2-6g)	(Warms the middle.)
(Fr. Zizyphi Jujube)	(Da Zao)	(2-6g)	(Harmonizes Ying and Wei.)

Tonifies Qi, Strengthens SP / ST, Transforms Phlegm, Dries Dampness, Stops vomiting, Circulates Qi and Harmonizes MJ.

ST Qi Xu

SP / ST Qi Xu with Phlegm-Damp Retention

Nausea / vomiting Coughing up copious, thin, white sputum Sallow complexion Rolled lips Stiff tongue Heavy limbs Maybe bleeding Acid regurgitation Loose stools or diarrhea Thin muscles Does not like to speak Maybe enuresis Maybe cold extremities Muscle weakness in arms and legs

Distention of chest and epigastrium Dyspnea Anorexia Pale lips Tired limbs Abdominal and epigastric distention after meals Stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium Shortness of breath Lethargy Fatigue Weak, soft voice Maybe borborygmus Weak abdomen

T: Pale and flabby, may have teethmarks
C: White and greasy
P: Soft and weak

Indigestion Gastric or duodenal ulcer Gastroptosis Anemia Gastric cancer Rickets Gastralgia

Chronic gastritis Chronic gastroenteritis Malnutrition - weight loss Toxemia during pregnancy Chronic peritonitis Nervous exhaustion Chronic bronchitis

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