Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Licorice

LING GUI ZHU GAN TANG Origin

Source: Cold Induced Disorders, SHANG HUN LUN

LING GUI ZHU GAN TANG Ingredients

LING GUI ZHU GAN TANG Safety

• Contraindicated for those with congested Fluids due to Damp-Heat.
• Contraindicated for those with Yin Deficiency or Body Fluid Insufficiency patterns.
• Contraindicated for those with Liver Yang Rising patterns.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. As TCM is not based on symptoms alone, self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't recommended. Best to start a low cost online-herbal-consultation.

LING GUI ZHU GAN TANG 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 2-3 quarts of water for 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.

* What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?

• PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
• WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
• TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
• SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
• SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
• GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)

* 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. Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before taking any supplement.