Prescriptions for Warming the Channels and Removing Cold
Shaoyao Gancao Fuzi Tang
Name
The Prescription of Shaoyao Gancao Fuzi Tang
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
Zhi Gan Cao 9 g,Shao Yao 9 g,Fu Zi 3 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.
Fu Zi: Restoring yang from collapse, reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, dispelling cold to alleviate pain.
The Effect of Shaoyao Gancao Fuzi Tang
Effect
Strengthen yang and tonify yin.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken three times a day.
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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