Description
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang (Peony & Licorice Decoction) is a classical two-herb formula from Zhang Zhong-jing's Han dynasty Shan Han Lun (Treatise on Damage Due to Cold). This 10:1 powdered extract formula supplements blood and emolliates the liver while relaxing urgency and stopping pain, making it particularly useful as an adjunct to other formulas when spasm and abdominal pain are present.
TCM Actions
- Supplements the blood and emolliates the liver, relaxes urgency (or cramping) and stops pain
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy liver blood patterns
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with irritability
- Supports healthy digestive comfort
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with lower back discomfort
- Supports healthy muscle function and comfort
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with spasmodic cough
- Supports healthy urinary function
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with shoulder discomfort
Ingredients
- Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Albae)
- mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
Recommended Dosage
According to Him-che Yeung in Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Vol. 2, the standard daily dose in decoction for this formula is 24 grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our manufacturing process it would take only 3 capsules per day of Blue Poppy's version of this formula to equal the standard daily dose. The actual prescribed dose should be determined by the practitioner on a case by case basis.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
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