LIU JUN ZI TANG

Qi-Tonifying & Phlegm-Transforming • Spleen-Strengthening & Stomach-Harmonizing Formula

Symptoms

Lack of appetite and poor digestion.

Loose stools or chronic diarrhea.

Focal distension and fullness in the epigastrium or chest.

Nausea or vomiting (often of clear/frothy fluids).

Cough with profuse, thin, white sputum.

General fatigue and weakness of the limbs.

Tongue: Pale, swollen (with teeth marks), and a thick, white, greasy coating.

Pulse: Slippery (Hua) and weak (Xu).

Ingredients

Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsis)
Raw Herbs: 3g  | Granules: 15.0g

Bai Zhu (Atractylodis macr.)
Raw Herbs: 4g  | Granules: 20.0g

Fu Ling (Poria cocos)
Raw Herbs: 3g  | Granules: 15.0g

Zhi Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)
Raw Herbs: 3g  | Granules: 15.0g

Ban Xia (Pinellia ternata)
Raw Herbs: 4g  | Granules: 20.0g

Chen Pi (Citrus reticulata)
Raw Herbs: 3g  | Granules 15.0g

Posology

Granules
3 to 9g per day after main meals, diluted in hot water.

Raw Herbs
Boil in 1000–1200ml of water and drink 1 to 3 cups per day.

Description

Liu Jun Zi Tang addresses the cycle of "Deficiency producing Dampness." When the Spleen Qi is too weak to transform fluids, they stagnate and turn into phlegm. This formula treats both the Root (Qi deficiency) and the Branch (Phlegm-Damp).

Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, and Fu Ling form the core "Gentlemen" team to rebuild the Spleen's strength and drain excess water.

Zhi Ban Xia is the powerhouse for drying dampness and descending rebellious Qi (stopping nausea).

Chen Pi (Tangerine Peel) moves the Qi and helps "awaken" the Spleen so the tonifying herbs don't cause further stagnation.

Zhi Gan Cao harmonizes the entire group and provides a gentle Qi boost.

Contraindications

Contraindicated for Yin Deficiency with Heat (dry mouth, red tongue, thirst).

Not for use in cases of Excess Heat or high fever.

Use with caution in cases of severe constipation due to dryness (the formula is very drying).