{"product_id":"si-jun-zi-tang","title":"Si Jun Zi Tang","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSi Jun Zi Tang from Empirical Health is a classical Chinese herbal formula powder, based on the traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSi Jun Zi Tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Four Gentlemen Decoction), originating from the Song Dynasty text \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (~1078–1085 AD).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis foundational formula tonifies Spleen Qi, strengthens the middle jiao, and supports healthy transformation and transportation of food and fluids. In modern Western terms, it promotes normal digestive function and nutrient absorption, helps maintain steady energy levels, supports gut motility and microbiome balance, and assists with resilience against fatigue from depletion—making it particularly useful for patterns of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epure Spleen Qi deficiency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, such as poor appetite, loose or unformed stools, fatigue (especially after eating), bloating or abdominal distension after meals, pale complexion, weak limbs, shortness of breath on exertion, reduced stamina, or slow recovery from illness\/stress, commonly seen in chronic digestive weakness, post-viral fatigue, mild malabsorption, or general low vitality without heat or damp signs in TCM terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (classical composition):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRen Shen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Ginseng Root) – strongly tonifies Qi and supports vitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBai Zhu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Atractylodes macrocephala) – strengthens the Spleen and dries dampness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFu Ling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Poria) – drains dampness and harmonizes the middle jiao.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eZhi Gan Cao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Honey-fried Licorice) – harmonizes and mildly tonifies.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation suggestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Place 1 tsp (~5 g) of powder into 100 ml of boiling water, let cool, strain and drink warm. Drink twice daily, or as otherwise directed by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Seal tightly after opening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product contains no preservatives or artificial additives. Empirical Health emphasizes quality sourcing and testing for reliable support. Use under the guidance of your practitioner—this provides classical, effective support for Spleen Qi deficiency patterns with poor appetite, loose stools, fatigue, bloating, and low energy in a professional setting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Coolum Chinese Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53761993474358,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/5993\/0422\/files\/IMG_0747.png?v=1773103364","url":"https:\/\/mountcoolumchinesemedicine.com\/products\/si-jun-zi-tang","provider":"Mount Coolum Chinese Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}