In this lesson of Herbal Pill Preparation - How To Make Herbal Pills, I used Si Jun Zi Tang Chinese Herbal Formula to demonstrate how to convert raw herbs into powdered form and make herbal pills with honey. Firstly, I used a mortar and pestle to crush raw herbs, then put them into a food processor to break them down. I put each one in the formula in a sifter and separated the powder form from the parts that were not grinded down. I continued grinding the raw herbs in the food processor and used the sifter to yield more powder. After I had powdered forms of each herb in Si Jun Zi Tang using a measuring spoon, I combined them together in a pan and shook the pan to combine all of them into one powder. I also used a scale to weigh each ingredient into equal proportions. Next, I took Locally grown honey and warmed it in a pan for 30 seconds as to not burn it.

I took the warmed honey and added ¾ Tablespoon in equal proportions to each Tablespoon of powder as not to overwhelm with too much honey but enough to make herbal pills. I then mix the honey in by hand and began to shape the honey pills into small size balls. Honey Pills can be shaped into smaller size round balls or larger size balls to be put into water or chewed on. After shaping and forming balls, I rolled them into extra powder to coat them from the stickiness of the honey. Honey ball pills can be stored in a mason jar and put on the shelf for long term use and this means of pill making was common in Traditional Chinese Medical Practices in ancient times.

Si Jun Zi Tang is comprised of Ren Shen, the chief herb, Bai Zhu, the deputy, Fu Ling, the assistant, and Zhi Gan Cao, the envoy. Ren Shen Tonifies Qi and Strengthens the Spleen and Stomach. In this particular instance and powder, I used Dang Shen as a substitute for Ren Shen because it is more affordable and accessible. Ren Shen is used during times where the Primal Qi is greatly compromised. Bai Zhu Strengthens the Spleen, Augments Qi, and Dries Dampness. Fu Ling Dries Dampness, Strengthens the Spleen, and moderates the drying nature of Zhi Gan Cao. Zhi Gan Cao harmonizes, warms and strengthens the middle jiao, and moderates the draining properties of Fu Ling.

Si Jun Zi Tang is called for in clinical use when Spleen Qi is Deficient. It can also be used secondarily for Heart Qi Deficiency, Lung and Spleen Qi Deficiency, Heart and Lung Qi Deficiency, and Gu Syndrome. When manifestations such as pale face, loose stools, sallow complexion, low, soft voice, weak extremities, shortness of breath are present, Si Jun Zi Tang can be called for use. The primary functions of Si Jun Zi Tang are to Tonify Qi and Strengthen the Spleen and Stomach. Spleen Qi Deficiency can be caused by Cold folds because the Spleen does not like Cold. It becomes weakened by it. Excessive deliberation, worrying in excess and overwork, are all factors that lead to Spleen Qi Deficiency.

"This video, the information contained within are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is recommended that anyone seeking medical help, should contact a Licensed Chinese Medical Health Practitioner as well as Primary Physician."

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