State/School

Pacific College Comps

Translation

Six-Gentleman Decoction

Formula Type

Tonify the Qi

Actions

Strengthen Spleen, transform phlegm, stop vomiting

Source

Jiao Zhu Fu Ren Liang Fang (16th century)

Ingredients

1. Ren Shen3g
2. Bai Zhu4.5g
3. Fu Ling3g
4. Gan Cao3g
5. Chen Pi3g
6. Ban Xia4.5g

Indication

For Spleen Qi deficiency and phlegm with such signs and symptoms as loss of appetite, vomiting, nausea, glomus and a stifling sensation in the epigastrium and chest. There may be coughing of copious thin white sputum.

Contraindication

The long-term use of this formula may result in a dry mouth, thirst, and irritability. It should not be used without modification in patients with high fever, heat from deficiency, or a combination of irritability, thirst, and constipation.