Six Gentlemen Teapills

Liu Jun Zi Wan

If you have: a weak digestive process, decreased appetite, feel malnourished, a low immune system, signs of fatigue, chronic loose stools or diarrhea, bruise easily, excess phlegm, low to no muscle tone or chronic indigestion you may be suffering from Spleen Qi Deficiency and could require a formula such as Liu Jun Zi Wan or The Six Gentlemen Teapills. Your Spleen Organ System is responsible for keeping Blood within your systemic/vascular system, creating a lifting energy of your body while descending the Stomach Qi for proper digestion. This will translate to assisting to all our your internal organ systems including: your rectum, urinary bladder and uterus [improving incontinence] and your thinking, concentration and memory processes by properly transforming fluids.

Their have been volumes written on the Spleen Organ System as pertaining to the Chinese Medicine perspective. The Golden Triangle being Qi creation, Blood formation/transportation and proper Water distribution starts with the health of your Spleen Organ System. The Spleen governs and controls your muscle growth and strength which makes total sense as muscle fibers need to be filled with a sufficient amount of healthy Blood to nourish them.

History of The Six Gentlemen

One of the oldest and most original Chinese Herbal formulas ever devised to assist in harmonizing and strengthening the Spleen Organ System is The Four Gentleman [actually Four Scholars]. It included the use of four special herbs being: Ren Shen [Ginseng], Bai Zhu [Atractylodes], Fu Ling [Poria] and Zhi Gan Cao [Honey-Fried Licorice]. This formula was given the name The Four Gentleman as to honor the four combined herbs in bringing about increased Qi, Blood and proper Water distribution. Two more herbs, Ban Xia [Pinellas] and Chen Pi [Pericarpium Citri] were later added to assist in breaking up phlegm and Qi stagnation associated with a weak digestion and decreased appetite. The new formula was given the name The Six Gentleman. The Six Gentleman Teapills works by tonifying Spleen Qi, transforms dampness, expels phlegm, and descends Stomach Qi.

It should be noted that the consumption of cold liquids and raw, cold foods have been linked to Spleen Qi Deficiency. Since your Spleen Organ System requires warmth and dryness to function properly, a standard reduction or avoidance in relation to a cold, raw diet may be of assistance. The use of the The Six Gentleman Teapill can help in warming your Spleen Organ System by increasing your appetite and moving both blocked Qi and phlegm [sometimes considered one in the same]. Decreasing by transforming the amount of phlegm in your body and correcting water metabolism may help to correct health at the cellular level relieving cellular stress and increasing the immune levels of your body such as with anti-body, leukocyte and lymphocyte production. Balancing your body's correct use and excretion of water is paramount as seen through the eyes of Chinese Medicine.

Possible Eastern Presentations

Chinese Medicine pulse diagnostic may present as: thin, weak, deficient, slippery, soft

Chinese Medicine tongue diagnostic may present as: pale, teethmarks, with a thick greasy white coat

Possible Western Applications

Six Gentlemen Teapills may assist with biomedical problems such as: chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, chronic colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, food allergies, celiac disease, morning sickness, chronic bronchitis, chronic post-nasal drip, chronic sinus congestion, hypoglycemia, general debility, narcolepsy, attention deficit disorder

Cautions, Contraindications & Usage

Contraindicated during the early stages of acute illness such as cold and flu, or during an acute infection. Contraindicated for conditions due to Yin deficiency or excess heat. May be used long-term for several weeks to several months. May be used over the course of several years.