Description
Six Gentlemen Decoction (Liu Jun Zi Tang) is a classical Ming dynasty formula from Bi Li-zhai's Jiao Zhu Fu Ren Liang Fang. This foundational TCM formula supports digestive strength and healthy fluid metabolism. Blue Poppy's version is a 10:1 powdered extract in 500 mg gelatin capsules.
TCM Actions
- Fortifies the spleen and supplements the qi, transforms phlegm and eliminates dampness
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy digestive function in those with spleen qi patterns
- Supports healthy fluid metabolism and phlegm transformation
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with gastrointestinal weakness and dysfunction
- Supports healthy gastric function
- Supports healthy bowel patterns
- Supports healthy blood sugar metabolism
- Supports healthy energy levels
Ingredients
- Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng)
- Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
- Fu Ling (Poria)
- Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae)
- Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae)
- mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
Recommended Dosage
According to Him-che Yeung in Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Vol. 2, the standard daily dose in decoction for this formula is 48 grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our manufacturing process it would take only 7 capsules per day of Blue Poppy's version of this formula to equal the standard daily dose. The actual prescribed dose should be determined by the practitioner on a case by case basis.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
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