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Linggui Ganzao Tang

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NameThe Prescription of Linggui Ganzao TangIngredientsFu Ling 24 g,Gui Zhi 12 g,Zhi Gan Cao 6 g,Da Zao 15 dates.ExplanationGui Zhi: Being pungent and sweet in flavor and warm in nature, expelling pathogenic factors from the muscles and skin by means of diaphoresis, warming the channels to dispel pat

Name

The Prescription of Linggui Ganzao Tang

Ingredients

Fu Ling 24 g,Gui Zhi 12 g,Zhi Gan Cao 6 g,Da Zao 15 dates.

Explanation

Gui Zhi: Being pungent and sweet in flavor and warm in nature, expelling pathogenic factors from the muscles and skin by means of diaphoresis, warming the channels to dispel pathogenic cold.

Zhi Gan Cao: Supplementing Qi and regulating the stomach, together with Gui Zhi aiding in expelling the pathogenic factors from the muscles and skin, together with Shao Yao replenishing Yin, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.

Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen and inducing tranquilization.

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

The Effect of Linggui Ganzao Tang

Effect

Warm heart-yang and promote diuresis.

Indications

Kidney deficiency, difficult urination.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.

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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