151 SI JUN ZI TANG - WCH1.8-1548 - Decoction of the Four Noble Ones

WCH1.8 – SI JUN ZI TANG 四君子汤 (Decoction of the Four Noble Ones)

Herbal formula according to Traditional Chinese Medicine

This classical formula is one of the fundamental prescriptions of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is traditionally associated with the spleen and stomach, understood as the system responsible for transforming food into energy.

In TCM terminology, it is used in patterns described as Spleen Qi deficiency, traditionally associated with fatigue, weakness, reduced appetite, or a feeling of fullness after eating.

Specific health effects cannot be claimed according to European Union legislation.

Characteristics according to TCM

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this formula is primarily associated with:

• tonifying Spleen Qi
• strengthening the middle burner
• harmonizing digestion

Traditional composition and formula principles

The formula consists of four core herbs that together create a balanced whole:

• Ren Shen 人参 (or its alternatives) tonifies Qi
• Bai Zhu 白术 strengthens the spleen and dries dampness
• Fu Ling 茯苓 supports fluid metabolism and harmonizes the middle
• Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 harmonizes the action of the other herbs

This combination is considered the foundation of many more complex formulas in TCM.

In modern formulations, some ingredients may be adjusted in accordance with EU regulations.

Traditional use

In TCM terminology, the formula is used in patterns described as Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency.

These conditions may traditionally be associated with:

• fatigue and low energy
• weaker digestion
• reduced appetite
• a feeling of fullness after eating

These concepts are based on TCM diagnostics and do not represent modern medical diagnoses.

Warning

Not suitable for conditions described in TCM as excess heat or damp-heat.

Persistent or unclear symptoms should always be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.

Dosage

Typically 3 times daily according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Packaging

60 tablets, 300 mg each

Other possible names

• sijunzitang, si jun zi tang, si junzi tang
• sijunziwan, si jun zi wan, si junzi wan
• sijunzipian, si jun zi pian, si junzi pian