Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang (Peony and Licorice Decoction)

Formula 9 of 30 in Formulas that Tonify

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Tonify the Qi

Possible Tongue Appearance:

No tongue coat

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Spleen, Liver

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

Bai Shao (Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae)

Bai Shao (White Peony Root) 白芍
Qty:	12-30 grams
Chan:	LIV, SP
Prop:	Bitter, Sour, Cool
Latin:	Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Blood

Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) 炙甘草
Qty:	9-20 grams
Chan:	All 12 Channels
Prop:	Sweet, Warm
Latin:	Radix Glycyrrhizae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Qi

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

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