Liu Jun Zi Tang
Pin Ying Name: Liu Jun Zi Tang
English Name: Major Six Herb Decoction
Chinese Name: 六君子湯
Herbs & Actions
| Pharmaceutical Latin | Pin Yin | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Rx. Ginseng | Ren Shen |
Tonifies Qi and strengthens Spleen and Stomach. With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen. With Bai Zhu and Fu Ling, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency. |
| Rx. Codonopsis | Dang Shen |
Substitute for Ren Shen. |
| Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae | Bai Zhu |
Strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness. |
| Poria | Fu Ling |
Dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen 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. |
| Fried Rx. Glycyrrhizae | Zhi Gan Cao |
Harmonizes, warms and strengthens the Middle Jiao and moderates the draining properties of Fu Ling. |
| Per. Citri Reticulatae | Chen Pi |
Circulates Qi, dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen and adjusts the Middle. With Bai Zhu, for manifestations of Damp-Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency. |
| Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum | Zhi Ban Xia |
Dries Dampness, resolves Phlegm, harmonizes the Stomach and stops vomiting. With Chen Pi, for Stomach Qi disharmony with epigastric and abdominal distention or pain. |
Formula Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach
- Transforms Phlegm
- Dries Dampness
- Stops vomiting
- Circulates Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
Syndromes
- Stomach Qi Deficiency
- Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency with Phlegm-Damp Retention
- Atrophy disorder (Wei Syndrome) due to Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Distention of chest and epigastrium
- Coughing up copious, thin, white sputum
- Dyspnea
- Sallow complexion
- Anorexia
- Rolled lips
- Pale lips
- Stiff tongue
- Tired limbs
- Heavy limbs
- Abdominal and epigastric distention after meals
- Maybe bleeding
- Stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium
- Acid regurgitation
- Shortness of breath
- Loose stools or diarrhea
- Lethargy
- Thin muscles
- Fatigue
- Does not like to speak
- Weak, soft voice
- Maybe enuresis
- Maybe borborygmus
- Maybe cold extremities
- Maybe abundant clear urine
- Muscle weakness in arms and legs
- Weak abdomen
- T: Pale and flabby, may have teeth marks
- C: White and greasy
- P: Soft and weak
Treats
- Indigestion
- Chronic gastritis
- Gastric or duodenal ulcer
- Chronic gastroenteritis
- Gastroptosis
- Malnutrition - weight loss
- Anemia
- Obesity
- Amenorrhea
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Chronic bronchitis
- Pain in Liver cancer
- Depression
- Myasthenia gravis
- Multiple sclerosis
- Polyneuritis
- Guillain-Barre disease
- Acute myelitis (inflammation of the spinal cord)
- Progressive muscular dystrophy
- The sequelae of poliomyelitis
- Hay fever
- Chronic Kidney failure
- Asthma
- COPD
- AIDS/HIV
- Abdominal fullness and distention
- Neurasthenia
- Otitis media
- Meniere’s disease
- Chronic hepatitis
- Hypotension
- Weakness
- Leukorrhea
- Lung cancer
- Urinary tract infection
- Constipation
- Otorrhea
- Deafness
- Atrophy (Wei) Syndrome
- Toxemia during pregnancy
- Gastric cancer
- Chronic peritonitis
- Rickets
- Nervous exhaustion
- Gastralgia
- Acid reflux
- Acne
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Diarrhea
- Morning sickness
- Stomatitis
- Supportive treatment during chemotherapy
- Stress
- Enteritis
- Acute infectious multiple neuritis
- Progressive myodystrophy
- Progressive myodystrophia
- Hysterical paralysis
- Periodic paralysis
- Facial paralysis
- Polyuria
- Emphysema
- Hay fever
- Menopause
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Tinnitus
- Otitis externa
- Vertigo
- Anorexia
- Fatigue
- Yawning
- Spontaneous perspiration
- Osteoarthritis
- Dyspnea
- Edema during pregnancy
- Cough during pregnancy
Contraindications
- Use with caution for those with a high fever, Yin Deficiency Heat, Qi Stagnation, Body Fluid Deficiency, irritability, thirst or constipation.