Powerful herbal combination for energy

The Four Gentlemen Decoction is a classic Chinese herbal formula that boosts energy (Qi) by supporting digestion and removing waste products. Due to its mild, harmonizing effect, this formula is suitable for fatigue, low resistance and reduced functioning.

In short

Heading 2

Energy, you can't have enough of it. That is why today we are focusing on the energy-enhancing formula: “The 4 Gentlemen Decoction”. The name has its origins in Chinese philosophy. It means that it is a complete formula that acts like a real “Gentleman”: harmonizing and mild. Read on!

More energy means better functioning

Energy and function are closely linked. Energy is needed for the body to function properly. In this way, life is maintained and the body can recover where necessary. The opposite is also true: too little energy leads to lower performance and, in the long term, this causes health problems.

The function of energy

In Chinese medicine, energy (Qi) has the following properties:

Maintaining energy (making energy costs energy)
Heating (keeping the body at the right temperature)
Protect (energy = resistance)
Increasing function (propulsion to get energy up and throughout the body)
Retention (of fluids and body structure)
Transforming (converting from one substance to another)
Transporting (transporting substances from place A to place B)

When there is too little energy, functioning decreases and there are complaints. These are typical symptoms associated with a lack of energy:

Fatigue
shortness of breath
Pale face
Feeling weak
Decreased appetite
Loose stools
Sweat quickly
Low resistance (frequent cold)

With a little bit of imagination, you can link each of these symptoms to a function we mentioned earlier. For example, rapid sweating is an inadequate function of the body to retain fluids in the body.

The herbs that we are about to discuss are coordinated in such a way that they are the role helping to recover energy. So it's not just that extra energy is “given”. The body is also urged to consume more energy to make.

Herbs that improve energy function

The composition of the Four Gentlemen Decoction is:

Ren Shen (Ginseng) or Dang Shen (Codonopsis)
Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
Fu Ling (Poria)
Gan Cao (Liquorice)

Ginseng increases energy and has the function of strengthening the Spleen and Stomach. This allows the body to get more out of digestion and leaves more energy.

Bai Zhu has the same function as Ren Shen and also helps with a stimulating and upward energy in the body. This herb also helps against waste products.

Poria is a super mushroom that helps remove waste. This herb has a draining (and therefore more downward) action for the body.

licorice has a balancing effect for the formula and strengthens the energy

Herbs in combination work better

What is nice about this composition is that the function of the digestive system in its entirety is improved. That's where the power lies. Because in addition to strengthening energy, work is also being done to improve the energy system: digestion. If this works better, the body can do it all by itself after a short course of herbs.

In addition, attention is paid to the disposal of waste. Because fatigue in the body means that there is less power to drain and clean up. That's why fatigue can sometimes last so long. Your body is unable to both strengthen digestion and clean up waste products.

The correct dosage

In addition to the right functions, dosage is also very important. People often take a tea or supplement containing only one herb (and often in low doses). With a single herb, you also run the risk that it will not work just enough if it is dosed too low, at all. 2 good reasons to look at formulas with a good dose.

Conclusion

The combination of increasing energy, improving digestive function and cleaning up waste makes this formula a real winner. Due to the mild nature of the herbs, it is also easy to use as a support. The only precaution is with heat (inflammation-like) symptoms. Do you want to use this herbal supplement? Then get in touch.

Our treatment with herbs

eyebrow

Lees mee in onze blogs

Kruiden

Chinese herbal menopause medicine

The transition is a natural phase in which the balance of Yin, Yang, Qi and Blood can change. This can lead to complaints such as tiredness, sleep problems and mood swings. From Chinese medicine, acupuncture and herbal therapy support the body in restoring balance and vitality during this transition.

Kruiden