Shao Yao Tang 芍藥湯 - Peony Decoction
Peony Combination
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SHAO YAO TANG Safety and Contraindications
- The presence of blood or pus in the stool warrants a visit to the doctor.
- This formula is indicated only for acute occurrences caused by tainted food or water. Do not use this formula for recurrent or chronic anal bleeding, or for bleeding due to hemorrhoids.
- Contraindicated for those with chronic dysenteric disorders from Deficiency Cold
- Contraindicated for those with External/Biao conditions.
- Contraindicated during pregnancy.
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SHAO YAO TANG Ingredients
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Bai Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae) |
30 |
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Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) |
15 |
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Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis Recens) |
15 |
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Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis) |
15 |
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Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae Lappae) |
6 |
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Bing Lang (Semen Arecae Catechu) |
6 |
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Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae) |
6 |
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Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) |
6 |
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Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) |
9 |
SHAO YAO TANG Dosage
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, dissolved in liquid, best on an empty stomach, or as prescribed
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 about 30 minutes, or until 2 cups of medicine remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a possible second boiling. (Good quality herbs can be boiled a second time.) 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)
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