Herbal Prescription C-Tonify QI Flashcards
Names of Herbs in Four Gentleman Decoction (Si Jun zi Tang)
Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Zhi Gan Cao
Formula for Deficiency of SPLEEN Qi
Four-Gentleman Decoction (Si Jun zi tang)
Pallid Complexion, low & weak voice, reduced appetite, loose stools, weakness in limbs T: Pale P: Thin or weak
Four-Gentleman Decoction (Si Jun zi tang)
Formula Actions: Tonifies the qi & strengthens the Spleen
Four-Gentleman decoction
Cautions: Dry Mouth, Thirst, Irritability
Four Gentleman - herbs are warm
Can you tonify when there is heat (fever, etc.,)
NO
If you have heat or HTN, what herb needs to be replaced and what can you replace it with?
Ren Shen - Use American Ginseng or Dang Shen
Which Formulas in Tonify Qi are on the Boards
- Four-Gentleman decoction (Si Jun zi tang)
- Tonify Middle to Augment Qi (Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang)
- Generate the Pulse Powder (Shen Mai San
Four-Gentleman (Si Jun zi tang) Actions & Indications
Indications: Deficiency of Spleen Qi
Actions: Tonify the qi & Strengthen Spleen
What is indication for Six-Gentleman decoction?
Spleen qi deficiency and PHLEGM
What 2 herbs are added in six gentleman decoction?
Chen Pi and Ban Xia = Damp Phlegm and move Qi down
What are key symptoms of Six-Gentleman decoction (Liu Jun zi tang)
Poor Appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Focal distention in chest & epi., COUGHING Copious, THIN, WHITE SPUTUM
Which formula is for SPLEEN Qi deficiency with PHLEGM
Six Gentleman decoction (Liu Jun zi tang)
What is Indication for Six-Gentleman decoction with AUCKLANDIA & AMOMUM
Spleen & STOMACH qi deficiency with DAMP-COLD Stagnating in Middle Jiao
What are symptoms of Six-Gentleman with Aucklandia & Amomum?
Poor appetite with a feeling of surfeit after eating very little. BELCHING, Abdominal DISTENTION or PAIN - sometimes VOMITING & DIARRHEA
What herbs are added to 6 Gentle. with Aucklandia & Amomum for digestion with Damp Cold?
Sha Ren & Mu Xiang
Spleen & STOMACH qi deficiency with DAMP-COLD stagnating in middle jiao
Six Gentleman decoction with Aucklandia & Amomum
What is indication for Nourish the Stomach decoction with Aucklandia & Amomum
Disharmony between SPLEEN & STOMACH with DAMPNESS
What are key symptoms of NOURISH the STOMACH Decoction with Aucklandia & Amomum?
Poor appetite, loss of taste, INABILITY to EAT more than a LITTLE at a time, BLOATING after eating, FOCAL DISTENTION
Tonify Qi, Resolve Damp, Warm ST