Blue Poppy Six Gentlemen Decoction
Liu Jun Zi Tang
Primary Traditional Functions
Tonifies Qi, strengthens the Spleen, and transforms Phlegm-dampness
Action
Strengthens the Spleen, dries dampness and transforms phlegm, harmonizes the Stomach
Pattern
Spleen qi vacuity, phlegm dampness
Tongue
Slimy tongue fur, an enlarged tongue with teeth-marks on its edges and/or cracks in its center
Pulse
Slippery or soft pulse; a forceless, possibly fine pulse
Description
Traditionally, it is used for digestive weakness, bloating, nausea, and fatigue associated with Spleen Qi deficiency and damp-phlegm. In modern functional use, it is commonly applied for chronic gastrointestinal disorders, cough with phlegm, and post-illness recovery where Spleen Qi tonification and damp transformation are needed.
Traditional Indications
Fatigue, lack of strength, dizziness standing up, easy bruising, shortness of breath, possible lack of appetite, possible loose stools, profuse clear or white phlegm, possible swelling or edema, possible bodily heaviness.
Typical symptoms include:
- Fatigue, weakness, or shortness of breath
- Loose stools or soft, unformed stools
- Nausea or vomiting
- Pale tongue with a white, greasy coating; slippery or weak pulse
- Poor appetite or bloating
- Spleen Qi deficiency with damp-phlegm accumulation
Modern Clinical Applications
Chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcer, gastrointestinal weakness and dysfunction, gastroptosis, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes mellitus, anemia, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Commonly applied in contemporary use for:
- Chronic cough or sputum production due to damp-phlegm
- Chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, or dyspepsia
- Nausea, vomiting, or bloating from Spleen Qi deficiency
- Post-illness recovery with digestive weakness and fatigue
Typical Usage
3 capsules per day or as directed by your wellness coach.
Potency 10:1, 120 vegicaps per bottle.
Ingredients:
Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng) 94 mg, Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 94 mg, Fu Ling (Poria) 94 mg, Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) 94 mg, Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) 62 mg, mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 62 mg
Other Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsule (hypromellose alternative to animal gelatin).