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Herbal Formula for Strengthening Qi- Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
      
           ASSOCIATED FORMULAE FOR SI JUN ZI TANG:

                     
                           Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang
             (Aucklandia and Amomum Six Gentlemen Decoc:tion)

SOURCE:  Yi Fang Ji Jie (Collection of Formulae with Notes).
Xiang Fu (Nutgrass flats edge rhizome)( At present, Mu Xiang - aucklandia root  6g is commonly used
in place of Xiang Fu (nutgrass flatsedge rhizome) and Sha Ren (Amomum fruit) 6g are added to Liu Jun Zi Tang (six
Gentlemen Decoction), it is then called Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang ( Aucklandia and Amomun Six Gentlemen
Decoction). It is decocted in water for oral administration. Its effects are to strengthen the spleen, harmonize the
stomach, regulate qi and alleviate pain. It is applied for qi deficiency of the spleen and stomach due to cold dampness
coagulating in the middle with symptoms, such as poor appetite, belching, distention of pain of the abdomen, vomi ting
and diarrhea, etc.

Note: Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) is the basic formula to repenish the spleen and stomach. Formulae
mentioned above stem from it. Combination of Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) and Chen Pi (tangerine
peel) is called Yi Gong Sang (Marvelous Effect Powder), which is used most commonly in regulating qi and invigorating
the spleen. WhenPinellia tuber is added to it, it is named Six Gentlemen Decoction, which stresses on drying dampness
and resolving phlegm. Liu Jun Zi Tang ( Six Gentlemen Decoction) plus Mu Xiang (aucklandia root) and Sha Ren
(amomum fruit)  is known as Xiangsha Liu Jun Zi Tang , and the effects of regulating qi and awakening the spleen
becomes stronger.