Prescriptions for Regulating the Liver and Spleen
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang (芍药甘草汤)
Shaoyao Gancao Tang
芍藥甘草湯
Name
The Prescription of 芍药甘草汤
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
Shao Yao 12 g,Gan Cao 12 g.Explanation
Shao Yao: Astringing the liver to alleviate pain.
Gan Cao: Removing heat and toxic material, coordinating the actions of all the other ingredients, getting together with Bai Shao to relieve spasm and pain.
The Effect of 芍药甘草汤
Effect
Harmonize the liver and spleen to alleviate pain.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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