Zhi Gan Cao Tang 炙甘草湯 - Honey-Fried Licorice Formula
Prepared Licorice Combination
Fu Mai Tang 復脈湯 - Restore the Pulse Decoction
Origin of ZHI GAN CAO TANG
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (SHANG HAN LUN)
ZHI GAN CAO TANG's TCM Functions
- Builds Qi
- Nourishes the Blood
- Tonifies the Yin
- Restores the Pulse
- Lubricates the Intestines
- Calms the Shen
TCM Diagnosis
- Heart Qi Deficiency
- Qi, Blood and Yin Deficiency due to worry and emotional excess injuring Heart and Spleen
- Irregular pulses (knotted and intermittent) due to Yang Deficiency and Yin Deficiency
- Generalized numbness due to Exhaustion of Ying and Wei
- Lung atrophy due to Yin Deficiency
ZHI GAN CAO TANG Ingredients
| Honey Baked Licorice root | Zhi Gan Cao |
| Codonopsis root * | Dang Shen * |
| Cinnamon twig | Gui Zhi |
| Raw Foxglove root | Sheng Di Huang |
| Ophiopogon tuber | Mai Men Dong |
| Ass Hide Glue | E Jiao |
| Cannabis seed | Huo Ma Ren |
| Fresh Ginger root | Sheng Jiang |
| Sour Date fruit | Da Zao |
* To substitute ginseng for codonopsis, or to make any formula adjustments, email sales@shenclinic.com
ZHI GAN CAO TANG Safety
- Must be modified for Yin deficient patients, or for those with diarrhea.
- Use with caution during pregnancy.
- Use with caution in Spleen deficient patients with a tendency to loose stools, diarrhea, poor appetite or chronic digestive weakness.
Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before taking any supplement.
ZHI GAN CAO TANG Dosage and Administration
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2 quarts (or liters) of water or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.
Pills: Administer half an hour before or one hour after eating. In the initial phases, dosage may be increased to 8-12 pills 3 times per day, then reduced to a maintenance dose as the formula takes effect. May be used long-term for several weeks to several months. May be used over the course of several years.
* Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.