Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng (四君子汤, Four Gentlemen Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Tonify category, with Rén Shēn as chief herb. It contains Rén Shēn, Bái Zhú, Fú Líng and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: tonifies Spleen and Stomach qi; the foundational Spleen qi tonic formula.
| Pinyin | Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng (Si Jun Zi Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 四君子汤 |
| English | Four Gentlemen Decoction |
| Category | Tonify |
| Chief | Rén Shēn |
| Tongue | Pale, thin white coat |
| Pulse | Thin, weak |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Rén Shēn | 9g |
| Bái Zhú | 9g |
| Fú Líng | 9g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 6g |
Actions
Tonifies Spleen and Stomach qi; the foundational Spleen qi tonic formula
Indications
Spleen/Stomach qi deficiency: pale face, low voice, fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Lǐ Zhōng Wán shares Rén Shēn, Bái Zhú and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Only Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng has Fú Líng; only Lǐ Zhōng Wán has Gān Jiāng.
Test yourself
What herbs are in Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng?
Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng contains Rén Shēn 9g, Bái Zhú 9g, Fú Líng 9g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 6g.
What is Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng used for?
Spleen/Stomach qi deficiency: pale face, low voice, fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools.
What are the actions of Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng?
Tonifies Spleen and Stomach qi; the foundational Spleen qi tonic formula.
What tongue and pulse go with Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng?
Tongue: Pale, thin white coat. Pulse: Thin, weak.
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