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Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang (香砂六君子湯) tonifies the Spleen qi, dries damp-phlegm and promotes the movement of qi; for Spleen deficiency with damp and qi stagnation causing distension and pain.
English Name
Six Gentlemen Decoction with Aucklandia and Amomum
Classical Source
Gu Jin Ming Yi Fang Lun, 1675
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the qi and strengthens the Spleen
- Dries damp-phlegm and promotes the movement of qi; relieves pain
Indications
Spleen-Stomach qi deficiency with damp and qi stagnation: epigastric and abdominal distension and pain, belching, nausea, poor appetite, and loose stools.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: pale with a white greasy coat. Pulse: weak.
Modifications
A workhorse for weak digestion with bloating.
Cautions & Contraindications
For Spleen deficiency with qi stagnation; not for yin deficiency or heat.
