Si+Jun+Zi+Tang+(Four+Gentlemen+Decoction)

Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction)
 * Category:** Tonify [Spleen Qi]
 * Preparation:** Decoct with water.
 * Function:** Tonifies the Qi and strengthens the Spleen
 * Indications:** Pallid complexion, low and soft voice, reduced appetite, loose stools, weakness in the limbs, pale tongue body, thin and/or frail pulse
 * Clinical Applications:** Neurasthenia, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, periodic paralysis, uterine fibroids, reduce recovery time after gastric surgery, chronic hepatitis, recurrent nosebleeds, infection sequela, use in conjunction with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
 * Contraindications:** Yin deficiency

**Ingredients:**
Ren Shen (3-9g.) Bai Zhu (6-9g.) Fu Ling (6-9g.) Zhi Gan Cao (3-6g.)

**Analysis:**
//Chief:// Ren Shen: sweet and warm; tonifies Qi

//Deputy:// Bai Zhu: tonifiesSpleen, dries damp, helps move

//Assistant:// Fu Ling: tonifiesSpleen, dries damp, helps move

//Envoy:// Zhi Gan Cao: warms and regulates the middle Jiao, harmonizes the other herbs

**Modifications:**
Indigestion, reduced appetite, abdominal distention, weight loss: + Xiang Fu, Huo Po Morning Sickness (esp. w/ Qi deficiency): -Fu Ling; + Sha Ren, Chen Pi, Huo Po Edema during pregnancy: with Wu Pi Yin Periodic Paralysis: + Huang Qi, Mai Men Dong, Bai Zhi, Fang Feng Uterine fibroids: + E Zhu, San Leng, Chuan Niu Xi, Ze Lan

+ Chen Pi= Yi Gong San Yi Gong San+ Ban Xia = Liu Jun Zi Tang Liu Jun Zi Tang + Xiang Fu, Sha Shen = Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang