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Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang 芍薬甘草湯 - Peony and Licorice Formula

Original price $ 18.95 - Original price $ 59.00
Original price
$ 27.95
$ 18.95 - $ 59.00
Current price $ 27.95
Pills, Granules, or Whole Herbs: 200 Pills: Peony & Licorice Teapills - Plum Flower

Peony and Licorice Combination

Shen Clinic TCM Advice

SHAO YAO GAN CAO WAN Uses and Benefits

This formula from the Shang Han Lun (Cold Induced Disorders) is used to relieve muscle spasms from combined Liver Blood Stagnation and Spleen Qi Vacuity. It is also used to neutralize toxicity from unprepared aconite (FU ZI).

Generally used for
  • Spasmodic pain
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Calf spasms
Formula Actions
  • Softens the Liver
  • Nourishes and harmonizes the Blood
  • Nourishes Yin
  • Relieves muscle spasms
  • Reduces cramps in lower extremities
  • Relieves pain
  • Harmonizes the Middle
  • Replenishes body fluids
TCM DX
  • Pain in the calves with Blood Deficiency or injury to fluids
  • Cramps in the hands and abdominal pain that improves with pressure
  • Insufficiency of Yin and Yang
  • Disharmony between the Liver and Spleen

 

SHAO YAO GAN CAO TANG  Ingredients

BAI SHAO White Peony  50%
ZHI GAN CAO Baked Licorice 50%

 

Common Modifications

With fixed pain, switch out BAI SHAO with CHI SHAO

With accompanying cold add GAN JIANG or ROU GUI

With accompanying heat add a small amount of HUANG LIAN or HUANG QIN

For lower body involvement add NIU XI.

For abdominal support add XIANG FU or ZHI KE


SHAO YAO GAN CAO Safety and Cautions

  • Use caution for those with hypertension.

Do not self-diagnose this condition.  See a licensed health care provider. 

Herbs can be very potent, but using them can be quite complex; Your health outcome may benefit from professional advice. Self diagnosis and treatment aren't recommended for difficult, chronic, or reoccurring conditions. Best to begin a Televisit or E-Mail Consultation.


*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.