Shao Yao Tang
芍藥湯 (芍药汤) sháo yào tāng, "Peony Decoction"

Translated Name: Peony Decoction

Category:

Formulas that Expel Dampness,

Clear Damp Heat

Decoction

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Components (9):

	Herb	Common Name	Quantity	Unit
白芍	Bai Shao	white peony root, peony	15 - 20	grams
檳榔	Bing Lang	betel nut; areca seed; areaca	4.5	grams
甘草	Gan Cao	licorice root	4.5	grams
當歸	Dang Gui	tangkuei, Chinese angelica root	6 - 9	grams
木香	Mu Xiang	costus root, saussurea, auklandia	4.5	grams
肉桂	Rou Gui	inner bark of Saigon cinnamon, cinnamon bark	1.5 - 3	grams
黃苓	Huang Qin	baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute	9 - 12	grams
黃蓮	Huang Lian	coptis rhizome	6 - 9	grams
大黄	Da Huang	rhubarb root and rhizome	6 - 9	grams

	Tongue: Greasy, slightly yellow tongue coat		Pulse: Rate: Rapid (Quick, Fast)
	Cautions: This formula should not be used during the early stages of this disorder where there are exterior symptoms. It should not be used for chronic dysenteric disorders due to cold from deficiency.		Reference Source: Collection of Writings on the Mechanism of Illness, Suitability of Qi and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in the Basic Questions
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