Liu Jun Zi Tang comes from "Yixuezhengchuan" and is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription that can nourish qi and strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and resolve phlegm, regulate qi and reduce adverse reactions. It is mainly used to regulate spleen and stomach functions and improve symptoms of spleen and stomach qi deficiency and phlegm.
Prescription formula composition
Liu Jun Zi Tang is composed of the following six Chinese herbs:
Licorice
Atractylodes macrocephala
Pinellia
Chenpi
Poria
Ginseng
The meridian proportions of these medicinal materials in the compound prescription are: spleen meridian 33%, lung meridian 28%, stomach meridian 16%, heart meridian 15%, and kidney meridian 5%.
Prescription Introduction
The main effects of Liu Jun Zi Tang are to invigorate the Qi and strengthen the spleen, dry dampness and resolve phlegm, regulate Qi and reduce adverse reactions. It is used to improve the symptoms of spleen and stomach Qi deficiency and phlegm dampness. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "the spleen is responsible for transportation and transformation", transferring the essence of food absorbed from food to the heart and lungs, and then nourishing the organs and tissues of the whole body. If the spleen is weak and the transportation and transformation are not functioning properly, the digestion and absorption function is weakened, and the Qi and blood are deficient, then there will be loss of appetite, loose stools, and a pale complexion.
Liu Jun Zi Tang is made up of "Sijunzi Decoction" with Pinellia and Chenpi. It is based on spleen deficiency and phlegm obstruction. Si jun zi Tang (ginseng, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, and Licorice) replenishes Qi and nourishes deficiency, strengthens the spleen and helps to improve the root of spleen deficiency and block the source of phlegm. Pinellia and Chenpi are added to dry dampness and resolve phlegm, removing dampness in the middle burner, and the effect is even better.
Formula composition explanation
Licorice
Harmonizing the properties of medicines : Licorice is sweet and mild in nature, which can harmonize the dryness of other herbs in Liujunzi Decoction, prevent the medicines from being too dry and strong, and reduce stimulation to the spleen and stomach.
Enhanced tonic effect : Licorice is sweet in taste and enters the spleen meridian. It can nourish the spleen and replenish qi. It works together with other medicinal materials in Liujunzi Decoction to enhance the effects of nourishing the spleen and stomach, replenishing qi and promoting body fluid.
Detoxification effect : Licorice also has the effects of detoxification and alleviating drug toxicity, and plays an important auxiliary role in Liujunzi Decoction.
Atractylodes macrocephala
Strengthening the spleen and replenishing Qi : Atractylodes macrocephala is sweet and warm in nature. It enters the spleen and stomach meridians and has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing Qi, drying dampness and promoting diuresis.
Remove dampness : Atractylodes macrocephala has the effect of drying dampness and promoting diuresis, which can remove dampness in the body and promote the functioning of the spleen and stomach, thereby achieving the purpose of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, and relieving food stagnation.
Pinellia
Soothing the stomach and relieving nausea : Pinellia is warm in nature, spicy in taste, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians. It has the effects of drying dampness and resolving phlegm, relieving nausea and vomiting.
Suppress the nature of the medicine : Pinellia can suppress the dry nature of Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala and other medicines, preventing them from damaging body fluids. At the same time, Pinellia can also alleviate the sweet and moist nature of licorice, making the medicine more peaceful.
Chenpi
Regulating Qi and strengthening the spleen : Chenpi tastes pungent and bitter, and is warm in nature. It has the effects of regulating Qi and strengthening the spleen, drying dampness and resolving phlegm.
Promoting Qi and removing dampness : Chenpi enters the spleen and lung meridians, can dry out dampness and remove phlegm, promote Qi and relieve pain, strengthen the effects of drying dampness and strengthening the spleen, and make the medicinal properties more mild.
Poria
Strengthen the spleen and replenish qi : Poria cocos is mild in nature and enters the spleen meridian. It has the effects of promoting diuresis, strengthening the spleen and calming the mind.
Tranquilizing : Poria cocos also has the effect of calming the mind and improving symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia and nightmares.
Ginseng
Invigorating Qi and strengthening the spleen : Ginseng is warm in nature, sweet in taste, and enters the spleen and lung meridians. It has the effects of invigorating Qi and blood, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, and calming the mind and improving intelligence.
Strengthening the body and eliminating evil : Ginseng has the effect of strengthening the body and strengthening the foundation, which can enhance the body's positive energy and resist the invasion of external evil.
Main efficacy
Liu Jun Zi Tang is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription that is mainly used to regulate the spleen and stomach functions and improve the symptoms of spleen and stomach qi deficiency and phlegm. It can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, promote digestion and absorption, help remove excess dampness and phlegm in the body, and relieve chest tightness, abdominal distension, nausea and other discomforts caused by qi stagnation.
In addition, Liu Jun Zi Tang can improve symptoms such as shortness of breath, weak speech, nausea, chest tightness and bloating, and relieve the sour feeling in the mouth.
Liu Jun Zi Tang replenishes the qi and blood of the spleen and stomach, regulates the function of the digestive system, improves indigestion, diarrhea, constipation and other problems, enhances overall immunity and prevents diseases. It can relieve symptoms such as cough, phlegm, headache, knee pain, and improve problems such as loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, loose stools, etc.
Liu Jun Zi Tang is mainly used to treat the following symptoms and diseases:
Pulse : weak pulse
Tongue : Swollen tongue with greasy white coating
Pain : epigastric pain, headache, knee pain, inner knee pain
Symptoms : Frequent fatigue and sleepiness, irregular menstruation, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, loose stools, dizziness, phlegm, shortness of breath, weak speech, nausea, chest tightness, sneezing, pale complexion, loss of appetite, sour taste in the mouth
Modern diseases : gastroesophageal reflux disease, bronchitis, chronic laryngitis and laryngotracheitis, pericarditis, whooping cough, gastroenteritis and duodenitis, primary hypertension, gastric ulcer, hyperlipidemia, endocarditis, anorexia nervosa, malaria, vaginitis, acne, heart disease
Modern Applications
Liu Jun Zi Tang is often used in modern times to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers, chronic gastritis, vomiting during pregnancy, and other diseases that are symptoms of spleen and stomach qi deficiency and phlegm and dampness.
Modern pharmacological studies have shown that Liujunzi Decoction has a significant bidirectional regulatory effect on the ex vivo duodenal motility of rabbits, has a significant regulatory effect on the strong contraction movement of the digestive tract during the fasting period, and can improve food stagnation, lack of hunger, loss of appetite, vomiting, constipation and other conditions.
Liu Jun Zi Tang can not only regulate the spleen and stomach, but also improve a variety of modern diseases, such as gastroesophageal reflux, bronchitis, chronic laryngitis, pericarditis, whooping cough, gastric and duodenitis, gastric ulcer, etc. It helps improve the digestive system, enhance immunity, and relieve a variety of discomfort symptoms in many ways, making you healthier and more energetic.
Diet therapy combined with adjunctive therapy
When taking Liu Jun Zi Tang, you can combine it with some dietary therapy to enhance the efficacy. For example:
Yam porridge : Yam has the effect of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi. When used with Liujunzi Decoction, it can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach.
Red Date Soup : Red dates have the effects of tonifying the middle and replenishing qi, nourishing blood and calming the mind. They are suitable for patients with weak spleen and stomach and insufficient qi and blood.
Barley porridge : Barley has the effect of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, which can help eliminate moisture in the body and relieve edema.
Precautions and side effects
Liu Jun Zi Tang is warm and dry in nature, so it is not suitable for people with true yin deficiency. It should be used with caution by patients with long-term illness, children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution for dry cough due to yin deficiency, blood disease, hot phlegm, and dry phlegm. People who are allergic to the ingredients of Liujunzi Decoction should not take it. According to the theory of "18 anti-reactions" in traditional Chinese medicine, licorice is anti-Gansui, Euphorbia, Sargassum, and Dahurian; Wutou (Chuanwu, Caowu, and Fuzi) is anti-Pinellia; and Chenopogon is anti-Ginseng (Ginseng, Adenophora, Salvia, Scrophularia, and Sophora). Therefore, when taking the above Chinese medicines, you should not take Liujunzi Decoction at the same time.
Conclusion
Liu Jun Zi Tang is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription, mainly used to regulate the spleen and stomach functions and improve the symptoms of spleen and stomach qi deficiency and phlegm dampness. It is composed of six Chinese herbs and has the effects of invigorating qi and strengthening the spleen, drying dampness and resolving phlegm, regulating qi and reducing adverse reactions. In modern medicine, Liujunzi Decoction is also widely used to treat a variety of digestive system diseases. With appropriate dietary therapy methods, it can enhance the efficacy and improve the patient's quality of life.