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甘草小麦大枣汤

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NameDecoction of Licorice, Wheat and DateThe Prescription of 甘草小麦大枣汤SourceThe book Jin Gul Yao LueIngredientsGan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 9 g,Xiao Mai (Fructus Tritici Levis) 9-15 g,Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) 5-7 dates.ExplanationGan Cao: The principal drug, being sweet in taste and neutral in nature,

Name

Decoction of Licorice, Wheat and Date

The Prescription of 甘草小麦大枣汤

Source

The book Jin Gul Yao Lue

Ingredients

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 9 g,Xiao Mai (Fructus Tritici Levis) 9-15 g,Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) 5-7 dates.

Explanation

Gan Cao: The principal drug, being sweet in taste and neutral in nature, regulating the function of the middle-Jiao, nourishing the heart, relieving mental stress.

Xiao Mai: Tonifying the heart to calm the mind.

Da Zao: Invigorating the spleen-Qi, relieving the liver depression, treating deficiency of the heart.

The Effect of 甘草小麦大枣汤

Effect

Tonifying the heart to calm the mind, regulating the function of the middle-Jiao to relieve depression.

Indications

Syndrome of Zang Zao due to deficiency of the heart-Qi and depression of the liver-Qi, marked by trance, sorrow, inclination of weep, disturbed-sleep, unusual behavior, frequent yawning, reddened tongue with little coating; including such diseases with the above symptoms as neurosism, hysteria, and mild schizophrenia.

Administrations

Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times.

When to see a doctor: herbal care suits mild, everyday issues. For worsening, severe, or sudden symptoms — or if you are pregnant, on medication, or treating a child — consult a licensed practitioner first.

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