芍藥甘草湯

Name

1. 芍药甘草汤
2. Shaoyao Gancao Tang

The Prescription of 芍藥甘草湯

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

• Shao Yao 12 g,
• Gan Cao 12 g.

Explanation

Shao Yao: Astringing the liver to alleviate pain.

Gan Cao: Removing heat and toxic material, coordinating the actions of all the other ingredients, getting together with Bai Shao to relieve spasm and pain.

The Effect of 芍藥甘草湯

Effect

Harmonize the liver and spleen to alleviate pain.

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.