Liù Jūn Zĭ Tāng

Question 1

Actions

Answer 1

Strengthens the Spleen, transforms phlegm, and stops vomiting.

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

loss of appetite
nausea or vomiting
focal distention and a stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium
coughing of copious, thin, and white sputum

Question 3

Diagnostic Pattern

Answer 3

Concurrent deficient Spleen qi and phlegm.

Question 4

Herbs

Answer 4

rén shēn
bái zhú
fú líng
zhì gān căo
chén pí
zhì bàn xià

Question 5

Cautions and Contraindications

Answer 5

May cause dry mouth, dry tongue, thirst, or irritability. This formula should be used with caution or avoided in patients who have high fever, yin deficient heat, excess heat, qi stagnation, body fluid deficiency, irritability, thirst, or constipation. Avoid cold or raw, pungent or spicy, and oily or greasy foods while taking this formula.