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Treats deficiency of Ying and Wei Qi (Defensive and Nutritive Qi), weakness of Zang-Fu organs, abdominal distension and fullness, complete loss of appetite, borborygmus, diarrhea, dry heaving, hiccups, vomiting and regurgitation. Suitable for both adults and children with Spleen-Stomach disharmony, especially after illness affecting the Zhongwan region.

Ren Shen (Ginseng Radix et Rhizoma) (1 liang), Fu Ling (Poria), Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) (1 liang), Gan Cao (Licorice Root) (5 qian).

Cut the herbs into small pieces, add one cup of water, seven slices of Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), and one Jujube (Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit). Decoct until reduced to 70% volume, strain, and take.

According to Bencao (Materia Medica), Ren Shen is sweet and warm, calms the spirit, and tonifies the Yuan Qi (Primal Qi) of the five Zang organs; Bai Zhu is sweet and warm, regulates the Spleen and Stomach, and tonifies the Mother Qi (Source Qi) of the five Zang organs; Fu Ling is sweet and neutral, harmonizes the five Zang organs...

This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Chen Pi (Citrus Reticulatae Pericarpium). It is particularly suitable for post-illness recovery and also treats pediatric vomiting and diarrhea.

This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Ban Xia (Pinelliae Tuber) and Chen Pi (Citrus Reticulatae Pericarpium); another variation removes Gan Cao (Licorice Root) and adds Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus), treating patients with chronic phlegm-fluid retention, chest and diaphragm stuffiness and fullness, Spleen-Stomach deficiency-cold, and poor appetite. Another variation adds Huang Jing (Polygonati Rhizoma) and Shan Yao (Dioscoreae Rhizoma), also known as Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction).

This is Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) plus Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Xiao Mai (Triticum Semen), and Wu Mei (Mume Fructus), treating Huoluan (Cholera-like syndrome).

This is Yi Gong San (Benefit the Work Powder) plus Wei Rui (Polypodi rhizoma / Polygonatum odoratum rhizoma - Note: WHO standard often uses Polygonati Odorati Rhizoma or similar depending on specific herb identity in context, here likely Yu Zhu/Polygonatum odoratum), Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber), Lu Gen (Phragmitis Rhizoma), Zhu Ru (Bambusae Caulis in Taenia), Chen Mi (Old Rice), and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger). Decoct and take. Treats Lou Qi (Leaking Qi) and vomiting.

This is Mai Men Dong Tang (Ophiopogon Decoction) removing Mai Dong (Ophiopogonis Tuber) and Gan Cao (Licorice Root), adding Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix), Zhi Zi (Gardeniae Fructus), Zhi Mu (Anemarrhenae Rhizoma), and Shi Gao (Gypsum Fibrosum).

Also known as Tiao Zhong Wan (Regulate the Middle Pill). This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Gan Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma), treating vomiting due to Spleen-Stomach disharmony, and also treating Shanghan Lianggan (Two-stage Cold Damage).

This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Bai Shao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) and Liang Jiang (Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma), treating vomiting, diarrhea, muscle spasms (Zhuan Jin), abdominal pain, heavy body, and deep-thin pulse.

This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Qin Jiao (Gentianae Macrophyllae Radix) and Huang La (Yellow Beeswax), treating Lao Sou (Consumptive Cough).

This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Zhu Sha (Cinnabar), She Xiang (Moschus), Deng Xin Cao (Junci Medulla), and Gou Teng (Uncariae Ramulus cum Uncis). Take with decoction. Treats weakness, palpitations, and fright after pediatric vomiting/diarrhea, with green stool.

This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Chuan Wu (Aconiti Radix) and Quan Xie (Scorpio), treating Man Jing Feng (Slow Convulsion).

This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) removing Gan Cao (Licorice Root), adding Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix) and Shu Fu Zi (Prepared Aconiti Lateralis Radix). Treats men with Yuan Zang (Primordial Organ) Qi deficiency, dispersion of True Yang, constant tinnitus, cold pain in the umbilical and abdominal regions, heaviness and fatigue of the head and limbs, frequent urination, slippery incontinence, and unceasing diarrhea. Add Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Da Zao (Jujube) and decoct.

This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Jie Geng (Platycodonis Radix), Xi Xin (Asari Radix et Rhizoma), Gua Lou Ren (Trichosanthis Semen), Bo He (Menthae Haplocalycis Herba), San Ye (Three Leaves - likely referring to a specific local herb or part, context unclear but kept literal), and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger). Decoct and take. Treats pediatric Wind-Heat skin eruptions, Wind-Cold seasonal diseases, headache with high fever, excessive sleepiness, cough with coarse breathing, nasal congestion with clear discharge, and food stagnation.

This is Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) plus Huo Xiang (Agastaches Herba), Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix), and Gan Ge (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) (each 1 liang). Treats pediatric diarrhea with heat exposure, restlessness, and thirst. Suitable regardless of Yin or Yang pattern. Additionally, Ren Shen Tang (Ginseng Decoction) removing Gan Ge (Puerariae Lobatae Radix) and adding Fu Shen (Poria with Hostwood) is named Nei Jiu San (Internal Rescue Powder), treating pediatric diarrhea.