Si Jun Zi Tang

SKU	BP519
Brand	Blue Poppy Classics
Unit Size	120(10:1)gelcaps
Dosage	Three capsules two times per day equal not less than 30 grams of bulk medicinals.
Potency	10:1 (average) 500mg
Chinese Symptomology	Fatigue;Lack of strength;Dizziness standing up;Easy bruising;Shortness of breath;Possible lack of appetite;Possible loose stools
Western Symptomology	gastrointestinal weakness, indigestion, chronic gastritis, anemia, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
Actions	greatly supplements the source or original qi,fortifies the spleen, nourishes the stomach, and dries dampness
Pattern	spleen qi vacuity
Tongue	An enlarged tongue with teeth-marks on its edges and/or cracks in its center
Pulse	A forceless, possibly fine pulse
Chinese name	Si Jun Zi Tang
English name	Four Gentlemen Decoction

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Description	This formula comes from the Song Dyasty Tai Ping Hui Men He Hi Ju Fang (Tai Ping Imperical Grace Formulary). Ren Shen 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 is the minister. It is bitter, warm, and fortifies the spleen and dries dampness. The assistant is Fu Ling which is sweet and bland, seeps dampness and fortifies the spleen. Used together, Fu Ling and Bai Zhu's ability to fortify the spleen and eliminate dampness are strengthened, thus promoting movement and transformation. The messenger or guide in this formula is mix-fried Gan Cao. It is sweet, warm, and regulates the center.
Ingredients	Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) - 136 mg; Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) - 136 mg; Fu Ling (Poria) - 136 mg; mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) - 92 mg;