The Si Junzi Decoction is the best soup for regulating Qi and nourishing blood, which is very suitable for women’s physique. It can accelerate the repair of Qi and blood, and is helpful for the repair of various aspects of the body. The Si Junzi Decoction has the effect of invigorating the spleen and appetizing the stomach, suitable for many people who have just recovered from serious illnesses, just after surgery, with greatly damaged vital energy, and are in the stage of recovery. It needs to be decocted for consumption, and can be made at home simply and effectively.

The efficacy and function of the Si Junzi Decoction

The Si Junzi Decoction has a good supplementary effect on the spleen. It is often used to replenish the spleen when it is weak. Many people choose the Si Junzi Decoction as a good option after recovering from a serious illness, because ginseng, which is part of it, is a very nourishing herb. Since the value of ginseng is so high, the nutrition is naturally very rich as well.

Composition of drugs

Ginseng (without stem), prepared liquorice, Poria, Atractylodes, all in equal proportions.

Dosage and administration

Grind the above herbs into fine powder. Take 6 grams, boil with 150 milliliters of water to 100 milliliters, and take orally. It can also be taken directly by boiling the slices with water.

Water pills

Take 6 grams each time, three times a day.

Mixture

Take 10 milliliters each time, three times a day.

Modern research

This formula has the effect of regulating gastrointestinal motility, which can both inhibit gastrointestinal propulsion and reduce diarrhea; it can also restore the normal motility of the small intestine that has decreased. It can reduce the secretion of gastric juice, lower its pH value, and is conducive to the healing of gastrointestinal ulcers. It can improve the activity of pepsin, improve the function of digestion and absorption. It can increase the number of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and reticulated red blood cells to promote the hematopoietic function of the body. In addition, this formula also has the effects of enhancing immune function, promoting metabolism, protecting the liver, enhancing the function of the pituitary-adrenal cortex system, anti-tumor and anti-mutation, improving microcirculation, anti-platelet aggregation, delaying aging, and anti-stress response, etc. Application of tonifying

This formula is mainly composed of ginseng to replenish Qi and strengthen the spleen and stomach; white atractylodes is used to strengthen the spleen and dry dampness to enhance the Qi-invigorating and spleen-strengthening effect of ginseng; in addition, Poria is added to strengthen the spleen and permeate dampness, making its spleen-strengthening effect more obvious; prepared liquorice also has the effect of enhancing Qi-invigorating and spleen-strengthening, and can coordinate various herbs so that they can work together to invigorate Qi and strengthen the spleen. As a commonly used formula for regulating Qi deficiency of the spleen and stomach, it is the basic formula of Qi-invigorating prescription, named ‘Junzi’, which implies that the properties of this formula are moderate, the character is upright, not biased, just like a gentleman has the virtue of harmony and the way of the mean.

Effects and functions

Spleen and stomach Qi deficiency, weak transportation and transformation. Symptoms include yellowish complexion, decreased appetite, loose stools, weakness of the limbs, and thin pulse.

Clinical application

The Four Gentlemen Decoction has been passed down for thousands of years, so it has been able to be passed down to this day and is still widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, which shows how effective its efficacy is. From the perspective of the prescription, the Four Gentlemen Decoction can help us supplement Qi well, because the herbs such as ginseng and Poria in it are tonics, and the decoction made is not too bitter because tonics are not bitter.

It can be used to add or subtract according to the condition of Qi deficiency in various chronic diseases caused by decreased gastric function and weak digestion.

For those with weak spleen and stomach, accompanied by Qi stagnation, chest and abdominal distension, it is recommended to add dried tangerine peel to regulate Qi and transform stagnation, known as Dǎogōng powder. It is suitable for children with insufficient appetite, loose stools, and poor digestion due to Qi deficiency.

Materials

Lamb: 500 grams;

Codonopsis: 10 grams; Poria: 10 grams; Atractylodes: 10 grams; Liquorice: 10 grams; Dried dates: 2 pieces;

Ginger: 3 slices; Scallions: 5 grams; Yellow wine: as needed; Salt: as needed; White pepper: as needed;

The method of making the Four Gentlemen Decoction

Prepare the materials: 10g of Codonopsis, 10g of Poria, 10g of Fried Atractylodes, 10g of Prepared Liquorice

Rinse the silk-like herbs slightly and place them in the medicine bag

After boiling the lamb, rinse it clean with clear water, then place it in a pot and add an adequate amount of water, scallions, ginger, yellow wine, and a small medicine bag. Boil for about 5 hours until the lamb is tender, and add salt and pepper before serving.