Xiang-Sha-Liu-Jun-Zi-Tang

Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang  -  Six Gentleman Decoction with Aucklandia and Amomum

Main Actions for Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang

the function of this herbal formula is to strengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach and regulate the Qi.  It also has a secondary function of alleviating pain.

Indications and symptoms for Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang

poor appetite, belching, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea

Tongue – pale

Pulse – thin

Medicinal Ingredients of Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang

Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, Ginseng Root) – 3g.

Warm, sweet, bitter, tonify original qi, lung qi, generates fluids, heart qi

Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractyloids Macrocephaelae, Atractylodes (white) Rhizome)  - 6g.

Bitter, sweet, warm, tonify spleen qi, wei qi, dry dampness, calm fetus

Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, China-root, Poria, Hoelen) - 6g.

Sweet, neutral, drains damp, tonify spleen, calms spirit (heart)

Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root) - 2.1g.

Harmonize herbal formulas, moisten lung, tonify spleen/stomach

Chen Pi  (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Tangerine Peel Citrus) - 2.4g.

Pungent, bitter, warm, regulate stomach qi, invigorate spleen qi, dry damp and phlegm

Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome) – 3g.

Pungent, bitter, warm, dry damp, transform cold phlegm, harmonize stomach

Sha Ren  (Fructus Amomi, Grains of Paradise Fruit, Cardamon) - 2.4g.

Pungent, warm, transform dampness, strengthen spleen, harmonize stomach

Mu Xiang  (Radix Aucklandiae Lappae, Costus Root, Saussurea, Aucklandia) - 2.1g.

Pungent bitter, warm, promote qi movement, alleviate stomach/abdominal pain, strengthen spleen

Preparation Instructions of Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang

today 2-3 times the amount of dang shen is substituted for Ren Shen.

Additional Points on Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang

this formula is a modification of Liu Jun Zi Tang and should be compared too for more information.