Si Jun Zi Tang Gao (Four Gentlemen Herbal Paste) — Custom OEM Herbal Paste with Codonopsis & Poria

Si Jun Zi Tang Gao (四君子汤膏) is a traditional Chinese herbal paste (膏方) inspired by the classic Four Gentlemen Decoction formula, built around food-herb ingredients such as Dǎng Shēn (党参, Codonopsis pilosula), Fú Líng (茯苓, Poria cocos), Bái Zhú (白术, Atractylodes macrocephala), and Gān Cǎo (甘草, Glycyrrhiza uralensis). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this formula family is prized as a gentle, qi-supporting combination traditionally used to harmonize the Middle Jiao, support the Spleen and Stomach, and nurture everyday vitality. Its nature is sweet, neutral, and softly warming, making it a mild yet nourishing paste suited to daily wellness routines.

Key Selling Points

• Classic Four Gentlemen (Si Jun Zi Tang) formula inspiration
• Food-herb ingredients: Codonopsis, Poria, Atractylodes, Licorice
• Traditional herbal paste (膏方) format, ready to eat
• Intangible cultural heritage-inspired crafting technique
• Custom OEM formulation and packaging available

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is slowly concentrated into a smooth, glossy paste with a deep amber-to-dark-brown hue and a rich, syrupy body. The aroma is warm and gently herbal, carrying soft notes of Codonopsis and Poria with a hint of toasted grain. On the palate it is mildly sweet and rounded, with a mellow herbal finish that lingers without being heavy, reflecting the slow-reduced character of a traditional 膏方.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily wellness routine as a ready-to-eat herbal paste
• Seasonal nourishment during transitional weather
• Serving alongside congee, warm water, or light tea
• Gift or sampler format for herbal wellness enthusiasts
• Custom OEM formulation for independent wellness brands

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Si Jun Zi Tang is one of the most beloved classical formulas, traditionally decocted as a daily qi-supporting soup and often simmered with jujube, ginger, or lotus seed. The paste (膏方) form carries this tradition into modern life: a spoonful is taken directly, stirred into warm water, or spread alongside congee, making it a convenient way to enjoy the classic Four Gentlemen combination. It is commonly prepared in autumn and winter as part of seasonal nourishment routines, and pairs well with ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed, and goji berry in longer tonic formulas.

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