Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang (Peony and Licorice Decoction)
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Tonify the Qi
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- No tongue coat
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
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Preparation Notes:
- Decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
- On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Spleen, Liver
There are 2 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Bai Shao (White Peony Root)Quantity = 12-30 grams
Channels:
LIV, SP
Properties:
Bitter, Sour, Cool
Latin:
Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae
Chinese:
白芍
Tone Marks:
bái sháo
Alt Names:
Bai Shao Yao
Translation:
White Peony
Quantity = 9-20 grams
Channels:
All 12 Channels
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
炙甘草
Tone Marks:
zhì gān căo
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