Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang
芍藥甘草湯 (芍药甘草汤) sháo yào gān cǎo tāng, "Peony and Licorice Decoction"

Translated Name: Peony and Licorice Decoction

Category:

Decoction

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Tongue:

Pale, lack of coating.

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Modifications:

	+1 Debbie Rodriguez '''Add Herb (蟬蛻, cicada molting) Chan Tui''' '''Add Herb (地膚子, earth skin seeds) Di Fu Zi''' '''Add Herb (大棗, big date) Da Zao''': For wind rash - refer to: Author: Dan Bensky and Randall Barolet , p253 details... add comment

	+1 Debbie Rodriguez '''Alter (赤芍, red peony) Chi Shao Quantity to ''' '''Remove Herb (白芍, white peony) Bai Shao ''': For fixed pain that increases with pressure. - refer to: Author: Dan Bensky and Randall Barolet , p253 details... add comment

	+1 Debbie Rodriguez '''Add Herb (木瓜, wood melon) Mu Gua''' '''Add Herb (懷牛膝, ox knee ) Huai Niu Xi''': To increase the effectiveness of the formula in treating spasms of the the calf muscle. - refer to: Author: Dan Bensky and Randall Barolet , p253 details... add comment

	+1 Benjamin Satterfield (Rootdown Staff) '''Add Herb (香附, aromatic appendage) Xiang Fu''': For specific abdominal pain. - refer to: Author: Dan Bensky and Randall Barolet , p253 details... add comment

	+1 Debbie Rodriguez '''Add Herb (乾薑, dried ginger) Gan Jiang''': Used for a slow pulse and other cold signs. - refer to: Author: Dan Bensky and Randall Barolet , p253 details... add comment

	+1 Debbie Rodriguez '''Related to (Peony, Licorice and Prepared Aconite Decoction) Shao Yao Gan Cao Fu Zi Tang''': This formula supports and yang and benefits the yin. It is used to treat individuals with weak constitution where sweating was inappropriately induced. These individuals then developed chills and a slow, submerged pulse. add comment

	+1 David Dawson For fixed pain that increases with pressure, substitute (赤芍, red peony) Chi Shao for (白芍, white peony) Bai Shao . add comment

	+1 Benjamin Satterfield (Rootdown Staff) The dosages above reflect a more traditional decoction. In modern powders or pills it's usually: Bai (芍藥, ) Shao Yao 12-30g, Zhi (甘草, sweet herb) Gan Cao 9-20g. add comment

Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang芍藥甘草湯 (芍药甘草汤) sháo yào gān cǎo tāng, "Peony and Licorice Decoction"