Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six-Gentlemen Decoction)

About this episode

This episode explores Liu Jun Zi Tang, a key Chinese herbal formula for treating qi vacuity with dampness, including its evidence and clinical research levels.

In this episode, we will be exploring one of the most important Chinese herbal formulas: Liu Jun Zi Tang or Six-Gentlemen Decoction. This is a very common formula used to treat qi vacuity with dampness. We will be doing our deep dive into this formula and find out if there is any evidence for these effects. And, as usual, we will be adding something a little different…we are going to discuss evidence levels of clinical research. Each episode of the podcast will go into great depth about a single herb or formula. Besides covering the basics of herbology including category, and functions, we will explore the history, quality, science, pharmacology, evidence, and any potential interactions of each herb or formula. It is going to be another fascinating expedition into the deep sea of herbs…please join us as we examine Liu Jun Zi Tang or Six-Gentlemen Decoction!

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Greg Sperber

Topics covered

• Chinese herbal formulas
• qi vacuity
• dampness
• clinical research
• herbology
• pharmacology

Keywords

• Liu Jun Zi Tang
• Six-Gentlemen Decoction
• Chinese herbs
• qi vacuity
• dampness
• herbology
• clinical research

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Liu Jun Zi Tang, Six-Gentlemen Decoction

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