HERB FORMULAS

CHUAN SI JUN ZI TANG - 喘四君子汤 - ATRACTYLODIS AND CARDAMON COMBINATION

English: Atractylodis and Cardamon Combination
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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen 2g Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach.
 With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen.
With Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao and Fu Ling, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 4g Strengthens the Spleen, augments Qi and dries Dampness.
With Fu Ling and Zhi Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 4g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and disperses Cold.
Poria Fu Ling 4g Dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and moderates the drying nature of Zhi Gan Cao.
With Ren Shen and Bai Zhu, for a weak and deficient Spleen with fatigue, anorexia and loose stools.
With Mu Xiang, for diarrhea and borborygmus due to Dampness.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 2g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
With Bai Zhu, for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
With Sha Ren, for Dampness obstructing the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions with reduced intake of food and diarrhea.
Fr. Amomi Sha Ren 1g Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, stops vomiting, warms the Middle and stops diarrhea.
With Mu Xiang, increases the flow of Qi in the digestive system while reducing distention and Food Stagnation, alleviating pain and strengthening the Spleen.
Fr. Perillae Zi Su Zi 2g Stops coughing, calms wheezing, descends Qi and dissolves Phlegm.
Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis Hou Po 2g Promotes the movement of Qi in the Middle Jiao, resolves Stagnation descends Qi, dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm and calms wheezing.
Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum Chen Xiang 1g Promotes movement of Qi, alleviates pain, warms the Kidneys and aids the Kidneys in grasping Qi.
\With Mu Xiang, for rebellious Middle Jiao Qi with belching, hiccup, nausea and vomiting, epigastric and abdominal distention, a stifling sensation in the epigastrium and diarrhea.
Cx. Mori Sang Bai Pi 1.5g Drains Heat from the Lungs, stops coughing, calms wheezing, promotes urination and reduces edema.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 1g Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, strengthens the Spleen and prevents Stagnation.
With Sha Ren, for distention, epigastric and abdominal pain, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery or tenesmus due to Qi Obstruction and/or Food Stagnation.
With Bai Zhu, for anorexia with epigastric and abdominal pain and distention.
With Sha Ren, Ren Shen and Bai Zhu, for Anorexia and abdominal distention and fullness which improves with warmth applied locally.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao 1g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
With Ren Shen, Fu Ling and Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and augments Qi.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Tonifies Qi
  • Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach

SYNDROMES

  • Spleen Qi Deficiency

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Pale face
  • Sallow complexion
  • Anorexia
  • Rolled lips
  • Pale lips
  • Stiff tongue
  • Tired limbs
  • Heavy limbs
  • Abdominal and epigastric distention after meals
  • Maybe bleeding
  • Maybe nausea and vomiting
  • Maybe acid regurgitation
  • Shortness of breath
  • Loose stools or diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Lethargy
  • Thin muscles
  • Low, soft voice
  • Does not like to speak
  • Muscle weakness in arms and legs
  • Maybe enuresis
  • Weak abdomen
  • Maybe borborygmus
  • Epigastric or abdominal pain
  • T: Pale and flabby - may have teeth marks
  • C: White
  • P: Even, forceless and deficient

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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