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Si Jun Zi Tang

From "Zang Fu Syndromes," by McDonald and Penner

English: Four Gentlemen Decoction

Also known as: Four 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)	(9-27g)	(Substitute for Ren Shen.)
Rz. Atractylodis Albae	Bai Zhu	4-9g	Strengthens SP and dries Dampness.
Scl. Poriae Cocos	Fu Ling	4-9g	Dries Dampness, strengthens SP and moderates the drying nature of Zhi Gan Cao.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae (fried)	Zhi Gan Cao	1.5-6g	Harmonizes, warms and strengthens MJ and moderates the draining properties of Fu Ling.

Tonifies Qi and Strengthens SP / ST.

SP Qi Xu

HT Qi Xu

LU and SP Qi Xu

HT and LU Qi Xu

Sallow complexion Rolled lips Stiff tongue Heavy limbs Maybe bleeding Maybe acid regurgitation Loose stools or diarrhea Thin muscles Does not like to speak Maybe enuresis Weak abdomen

Anorexia Pale lips Tired limbs Abdominal and epigastric distention after meals Maybe nausea / vomiting Shortness of breath Lethargy Weak, soft voice Muscle weakness in arms and legs Maybe borborygmus

T: Pale and flabby - may have teethmarks
C: White
P: Even, forceless and Xu

Neurasthenia Peptic ulcer Diabetes mellitus Uterine fibroids Gastroptosis Anemia

Chronic gastritis Irritable bowel syndrome Periodic paralysis Reduces recovery time after gastric surgery Malnutrition Monoplegia

Excess Syndromes with high fever, irritability, thirst and constipation

Xu Heat

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